1998 Western Star 5800
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Vehicles › Western Star › 5800 › 1998
These records cover every 1998 Western Star 5800. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Western Star 5800. Newest first.
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e and C-15 engines, interference between the positive battery cable and stud mounting electronic control module (ecm) to the engine exists. chafing can wear through the battery cable insulation to allow contact between the battery cable and the stud.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This contact could provide a short circuit, which may cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the battery cables will be replaced and/or re-routed as necessary. owner notification began april 18, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
- 10044353Western 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.
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