Freightliner Classic, Classic XL, Columbia, FLD120SD and 4 more (2004-2006): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 06V030000 · Feb 8, 2006 · Freightliner LLC
5,771
vehicles affected
5,771
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06V030000
- Date
- Feb 8, 2006
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 5,771
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 2004-2006
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 24 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Classic | 2004-2006 |
| Freightliner | Classic XL | 2004-2006 |
| Freightliner | Columbia | 2004-2006 |
| Freightliner | FLD120SD | 2004-2006 |
| Sterling | A-Line | 2004-2006 |
| Sterling | L-Line | 2004-2006 |
| Western Star | 4900 | 2004-2006 |
| Western Star | 6900 | 2004-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 06V030000?
8 models: Freightliner Classic (2004-2006), Freightliner Classic XL (2004-2006), Freightliner Columbia (2004-2006) and 5 more, about 5,771 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 06V030000?
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.
What can happen?
THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.