2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
The 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR, potentially affecting up to 5,594 vehicles.
Recall 12V138000 — SEATS
| 5,247 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2012. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NATIONAL SEAT BRAND DRIVERS SEATS. THESE SEAT BASES MAY HAVE OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELDS THAT MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO BUCKLE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: AN UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS INSTALLED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON MAY 16, 2012. THE RECALL TO PERFORM THE FINAL REMEDY BEGAN ON...
View full details →Recall 11V257000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
| 347 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE AFFECTED DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
Consequence: A TUBE SEAM WELD THAT IS NOT PROPERLY BONDED CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY FRACTURING ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE TUBE SEAM WELD. THE FRACTURED TUBE CAN TWIST OR SEVER. THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE DRIVELINE, THE VEHICLE TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED AND ANY ADDITIONAL NEARBY COMPONENTS. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR.
Safety Rating for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF514AB — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Western Star ABS Wiring On certain vehicles the wiring may provide incorrect circuit protection to the trailer a nti lock brake s ystem (ABS) and 12V trailer power supply. All vehicles will have the ABS connector re-pinned. The majority of vehicles will also require swapping of fuse and circuit locations...
FSC-SF-490-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DAIMLER TRUCK: THERE IS NO TEMPERATURE INDICATION FOR FORWARD REAR AXLE DUE TO MISSING FRONT WALL OVERLAY CIRCUIT 42 (MODULE 865) AND AN OVERLAY WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED FOR CIRCUIT 42. MODEL 2012-2013 WESTERN STAR 4700. *PE
FSC-SF-490-A — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
DAIMLER TRUCK: THERE IS NO TEMPERATURE INDICATION FOR FORWARD REAR AXLE DUE TO MISSING FRONT WALL OVERLAY CIRCUIT 42 (MODULE 865) AND AN OVERLAY WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED FOR CIRCUIT 42. MODEL 2012-2013 WESTERN STAR 4700. *PE
SF-471-AB — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DAIMLER TRUCK: THICKNESS AND EXCESS MATERIAL FROM DIE PUNCHING MAY PREVENT RETAINING SNAP RINGS FROM FULLY SEATING IN DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SHIFT FORK ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING DIFFERENTIAL LOCK TO REMAIN UNENGAGED OR ENGAGED. MODELS 2011-2012 BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, WESTERN STAR 4900. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR (current)
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