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2008-2010 Western Star 4900 recall: engine and engine cooling

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 29, 2011. It covers about 88 vehicles.

vehicles affected
88
reported
Mar 29, 2011
owners notified
Aug 4, 2011

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 western star 4900 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engines and manufactured from february 9, 2007, through february 20, 2009. Degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.
Risk
This could result in a fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in august 2011. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1‑800‑447‑4986.

Recall number 11V207000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V207000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Western Star 4900 engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 11V207000, reported on March 29, 2011, covers about 88 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V207000?

Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in august 2011. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1‑800‑447‑4986.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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