2011 Western Star Constellation problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2011-06-21 · campaign 11V330000 · 48,170 vehicles
Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, POTENTIALLY CONTACTING AN UN-FUSED STARTER CABLE AND CREATING A SHORT
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN AN UN-FUSED BATTERY CABLE AND CHASSIS GROUND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BOLT AND ISOLATOR AND REPAIR THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Service bulletins (135)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2019-03-08 · sbw0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin- sbw0015 vibration and harsh ride troubleshooting
Suspension 2018-11-19 · sbw0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin vibration and harsh ride troubleshooting
Suspension 2018-11-19 · sbw0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin vibration and harsh ride troubleshooting
Equipment:other:labels 2018-05-01 · wp00002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wp00002 replacing gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) certification labels
Service Brakes 2018-02-01 · fsbw4206 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fsbw4206 dandinement des freins - tambour de frein meritormd steelite x30md avec voilage excessif
Suspension 2017-12-01 · 17TL25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
17tl25 truckcam? alignment system
Showing the 6 most recent of 135 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-04-30 · Structure:body · 98,000 mi“video on youtube. headlight circuitry shorted out. adaptive headlights need replacing on my 2011 lincoln mks @ unsafe to drive at night with minimal lighting. car was parked st my residence.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.