Vehicle recall 06V030000 · February 8, 2006
Western Star 4900, Western Star 6900 and 6 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-471.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 8, 2006
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-471
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,771
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Classic (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Freightliner Classic XL (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Freightliner Columbia (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Freightliner FLD120SD (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Sterling A-Line (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Sterling L-Line (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Western Star 4900 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Western Star 6900 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
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