2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
The 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS AN AIR LEAK. HE WAS SMELLING RUBBER. HE PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER. HEAT FROM MUFFLER WAS MELTING AIRBAG. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
Safety Rating for the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-47-11 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: FUEL LINE FITTING REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *RM
SB-35-07 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: INFORMATION ON WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION IN THE REAR AXLE. *RM
SB-60-24 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
WESTERN STAR: CAB FRONT CROSSMEMBER RETROFIT; 109BBC RAISED CAB. SOME RAISED CAB TRUCKS HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES OF THE CAB FRONT CROSSMEMBER AN ALTERNATE CROSSMEMBER HAS BEEN DESIGNED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-60-24 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WESTERN STAR: CAB FRONT CROSSMEMBER RETROFIT; 109BBC RAISED CAB. SOME RAISED CAB TRUCKS HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES OF THE CAB FRONT CROSSMEMBER AN ALTERNATE CROSSMEMBER HAS BEEN DESIGNED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-47-10 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WESTERN STAR: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN MBE4000 ENGINE AND AN ALLIANCE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL LINE AND THE FRAME RAIL MOUNTED FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MOUNTING BRACKET. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-47-10 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WESTERN STAR: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN MBE4000 ENGINE AND AN ALLIANCE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL LINE AND THE FRAME RAIL MOUNTED FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MOUNTING BRACKET. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
- 1996 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 0 complaints
- 1997 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 0 complaints
- 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 1 complaint
- 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION (current)
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- WESTERN STAR 4900 — 26 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4700 — 10 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 5700 — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 47X — 2 total complaints