- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Western Star Constellation Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Western Star Constellation have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2011 for the cables.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Constellation year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Western Star Constellation recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2012 Western Star Constellation yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Western Star Constellation: every year compared
All Constellation years2012 Western Star Constellation vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Western Star Constellation | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | 1 | 8 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Western Star Constellation
Does the 2012 Western Star Constellation have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Western Star Constellation: cables (June 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Western Star Constellation had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Western Star Constellation a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Western Star Constellation year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Western Star Constellation years have the most complaints?
1999 (1), 2001 (1), 2011 (1). See every Western Star Constellation year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Western Star Constellation has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data