2011 Western Star Constellation Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 2011 Western Star Constellation problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported June 21, 2011 · 48,170 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V330000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Western Star Constellation 135

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Mar 8, 2019 Service bulletinService Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
Nov 19, 2018 Service bulletinService Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
May 1, 2018 Service bulletinWp00002 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
Feb 1, 2018 Service bulletinFsbw4206 Dandinement des freins
Dec 1, 2017 Service bulletin17TL25
Oct 27, 2017 Service bulletin14CSA23 csc
Jun 17, 2017 Service bulletinFuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
Jun 17, 2017 Service bulletinTechnical Publications Ordering
May 12, 2017 Service bulletinService Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
Mar 1, 2017 Service bulletinRX Module Fault Codes

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What 2011 Western Star Constellation owners say

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Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 98,000 miles · KY

Video on youtube. Headlight circuitry shorted out. Adaptive headlights need replacing on my 2011 lincoln mks @ unsafe to drive at night with minimal lighting. Car was parked st my residence.

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Questions about the 2011 Western Star Constellation

Is the 2011 Western Star Constellation reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Western Star Constellation, close to a typical Constellation model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Western Star Constellation?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 Western Star Constellation have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

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2011 Western Star Constellation problems