There have been 3 technical service bulletins issued for the 2003 Western Star 5900.
| Bulletin Date: | Aug. 1, 2012 |
| Component: | Brake disc. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Western star: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where abs sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
2010 Western Star 4700,
2011 Western Star 4700,
2012 Western Star 4700,
2013 Western Star 4700,
2002 Western Star 4800,
2010 Western Star 4900,
2011 Western Star 4900,
2012 Western Star 4900,
2013 Western Star 4900,
2003 Western Star 5900,
2010 Western Star 6900,
2011 Western Star 6900,
2012 Western Star 6900,
2013 Western Star 6900,
2010 Western Star Constellation,
2011 Western Star Constellation,
2012 Western Star Constellation.
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| Bulletin Date: | Aug. 1, 2012 |
| Component: | Brake disc caliper. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Western star: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where abs sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
2010 Western Star 4700,
2011 Western Star 4700,
2012 Western Star 4700,
2013 Western Star 4700,
2002 Western Star 4800,
2010 Western Star 4900,
2011 Western Star 4900,
2012 Western Star 4900,
2013 Western Star 4900,
2003 Western Star 5900,
2010 Western Star 6900,
2011 Western Star 6900,
2012 Western Star 6900,
2013 Western Star 6900,
2010 Western Star Constellation,
2011 Western Star Constellation,
2012 Western Star Constellation.
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| Bulletin Date: | May. 1, 2012 |
| Component: | Brake drum. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Western star: when applying the brakes, some trucks will experience severe shaking or shimmying. Models constellation, 4700, 4800, 4900, 6900 and 5900. No model years listed. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
2013 Western Star 4700,
2002 Western Star 4800,
2010 Western Star 4900,
2013 Western Star 4900,
2003 Western Star 5900,
2010 Western Star 6900,
2013 Western Star 6900,
2012 Western Star Constellation,
Western Star Constellation.
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| Bulletin Date: | May. 1, 2012 |
| Component: | Diesel engine. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
2012 Western Star 4700,
2013 Western Star 4700,
1994 Western Star 4800,
1995 Western Star 4800,
1996 Western Star 4800,
1997 Western Star 4800,
1998 Western Star 4800,
1999 Western Star 4800,
2000 Western Star 4800,
2001 Western Star 4800,
2002 Western Star 4800,
Western Star 48FX,
1994 Western Star 4900,
1995 Western Star 4900,
1996 Western Star 4900,
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| Bulletin Date: | May. 1, 2012 |
| Component: | Diesel fuel system. |
| Bulletin Summary: | Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
2012 Western Star 4700,
2013 Western Star 4700,
1994 Western Star 4800,
1995 Western Star 4800,
1996 Western Star 4800,
1997 Western Star 4800,
1998 Western Star 4800,
1999 Western Star 4800,
2000 Western Star 4800,
2001 Western Star 4800,
2002 Western Star 4800,
Western Star 48FX,
1994 Western Star 4900,
1995 Western Star 4900,
1996 Western Star 4900,
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