Defect Investigation Detail

WESTERN STAR / CONSTELLATION / 1996

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: RQ98004 Vehicale/Equipment Name: WESTERN STAR
Vehicale/Equipment Model: CONSTELLATION Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1996
Component Name: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Manufacturer's Name: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Date Opened: Mar, 18 1998 Date Closed: Oct, 07 1998
Subject: STEERING COLUMNS Summary: These vehicles were equipped with a firewall adapter plate for the steering shaft boot with an insufficient clearance between the steering shaft and the top opening in the adapter plate.