What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2011141
- Recall date
- 29 March 2011
- Make
- Western Star
- Models
- 4900
- Model years
- 2008 to 2010
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 91
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain trucks equipped with a Caterpillar C15 diesel engine, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) combustion tube may fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the DPF combustion tube.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2011141.