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2011 Western Star Constellation Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Western Star Constellation has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Western Star dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Western Star Constellation. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2011 Western Star Constellation owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Western Star Constellation, describing incidents dated February 3, 2018.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11090921 · Filed

    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.

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ISOLATOR BOLT

NHTSA #11V330000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported June 21, 2011 · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 48,170 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign FL-609 · Owners notified December 21, 2011 · Vehicles built January 14, 2008 – June 15, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 CIRCUIT.

Safety consequence

A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN AN UN-FUSED BATTERY CABLE AND CHASSIS GROUND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

DAIMLER SAFETY RECALL NO. FL-609.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

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