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  NHTSA Recall 05V453000

NHTSA Campaign Id 05V453000; Date: Oct. 5, 2005

This could result in a fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2001 Western Star 4900 2002 Western Star 4900 2003 Western Star 4900 2004 Western Star 4900 2005 Western Star 4900 2001 Western Star 6900 2002 Western Star 6900 2003 Western Star 6900 2004 Western Star 6900 2005 Western Star 6900

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc

Affected Units:: 600

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines. The recall began on January 26, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

icon4 Recall Notes:

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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 26, 2006

Also see:

All recalls of Western Star vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.