2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
The 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR, potentially affecting up to 3,500 vehicles.
Recall 05V185000 — WHEELS
| 3,500 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Consequence: THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF-393-AB — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FREIGHTLINER (WESTERN STAR 4900): BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES-SANJEL CORP. ONLY. THE WIRING FOR THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH IS NOT CONSISTENT AMONG VEHICLES. EXISTING BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
SF-393-AB — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
FREIGHTLINER (WESTERN STAR 4900): BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES-SANJEL CORP. ONLY. THE WIRING FOR THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH IS NOT CONSISTENT AMONG VEHICLES. EXISTING BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR (current)
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints