Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Caterpillar Diesel Engines, The Variable Valve Actuation Oil Line May Wear Against The Sharp Edge Of The Cylinder Head If Not Positioned Correctly.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
6900
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V030000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
The Oil Line May Be Cut On The Cylinder Head Causing An Oil Leak And A Possible Fire.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar, In ConjunCTIon With Freightliner, Will Be ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign Free Of Charge. Owners May Call Caterpillar At 309-675-6496, Or Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20040409
End Of Manufacture
20051007
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5771
Date Owners Notified
20060417
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20060208
Make Campaign Number
FL-471