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2011 Western Star Constellation Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Western Star Constellation has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 48,170 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11V330000 2011-06-21 48,170 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-02-03

“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.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-02-03

“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.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-02-03
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Western Star Constellation as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.