2001–2005 Western Star 4900, 2001–2005 Western Star 6900 Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FITTED WITH OPTIONAL IN-CAB BATTERIES, THE DUAL…
NHTSA campaign 05V453000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Oct 5, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FITTED WITH OPTIONAL IN-CAB BATTERIES, THE DUAL SUCTION/RETURN LINES MAY CONTACT THE CAB POWER HARNESS RESULTING IN CHAFING THROUGH.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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DEALERS WILL REROUTE AND SECURE THE FUEL LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-462.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
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More Western Star 4900 recalls
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- 2020–2023 Freightliner 114SD and 5 other models — Vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible…
- 2023 Freightliner 114SD and 4 other models — Tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated…
- 2020 Freightliner Cascadia and 4 other models — Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal…
Other campaigns involving Western Star vehicles
- 2021–2027 Western Star 47X and 1 other model — A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame…
- 2020–2026 Freightliner 108SD and 7 other models — Axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a…
- 2025–2026 FCCC MT45G and 11 other models — Tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V453000 (manufacturer number FL-462). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.