Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. The pump...
Engine & cooling
Western Star 6900 Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Western Star 6900's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
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.
Latest 6900 engine complaints
I was traveling down an interstate in florida when he heard a noise coming from the engine compartment. Various lights came on in the dash and eventually the engine shut down. I was able to get to the side of the road and found my horton fan hub assembly had come off and created a leak in the radiator. It also has caused internal damage in the engine which I found after all the repairs were completed. I am currenty consuming 7 gallons of antifreeze a week due to the fan hub overheating the engine.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data