Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 05V-453 · Western Star vehicles
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall 05V-453 covers 600 Western Star vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V453000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.