2008 Western Star 4800
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2008 Western Star 4800. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10205885HVAC Actuator Wiring Harness. Revision History: Service kit part number changed from RDH RD5 17147 0 to WWS RD-3-9069-0 on 12/9/21. The wiring harness of the actuator of the fresh air recirculation door, shown in Fig. 1, on Western Star vehicles equipped with Red Dot HVAC systems should be inspected for signs of water intrusion and corrosion.
- 10202728SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification. This letter is to inform you that Field Service Campaign SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification campaign was released.
- 10201680Customer Advisory Letter for HVAC Actuator Wiring Harness. The wiring harness of the actuator of the fresh air recirculation door, shown in Fig. 1, on Western Star vehicles equipped with Red Dot HVAC systems should be inspected for signs of water intrusion and corrosion.
- 10195575Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
- 10184788Western Star Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed.
- 10180366Tech Talk discussion on 60 Series surge during regen.
- 10170603Technical Service Letter for DDC Series 60 engines concerning Series 60 Cylinder Head Resurfacing/Finish. Detroit Diesel does not recommend third party resurfacing of Series 60 cylinder heads (outside of Detroit and Detroit Reman).
- 10170323Service Solution for Western Star vehicles equipped with Hendrickson AIRTEK Axles experiencing a Harsh Ride.
- 10166432Technical Service Letter communicating that information on DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt and Belt Tensioner can be found on TechLit.
- 10165427Tool Letter for ICC5 Programming Cable
- 10163575Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
- 10160770Service Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
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