Recall
Western Star 6900 — 05V453000
NHTSA ID
05V453000
Make
Western Star
Model
6900
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-10-05
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
600
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-462
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE AND SECURE THE FUEL LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.