Recall Detail
WESTERN STAR / CONVENTIONAL / 1988
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 17484 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: WESTERN STAR |
| Recalled Component Id: 000007202000016200000000025 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: CONVENTIONAL | Model Year: 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V221000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | Manufacturer That Filed Report: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Mar, 01 1987 | End date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 1992 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 1690 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Dec, 09 1994 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | Report Received Date: Nov, 09 1994 |
| Record Creation date : Nov, 22 1994 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : The aluminum rear spring shackle brackets have developed cracks which can lead to separation of the brackets from the frame rail. | Consequence Summary: The suspension can drop down on one side, causing a reduction of steering control which could result in an accident. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will replace the spring brackets. | Recall Notes: System: suspension; independent front; attaching mechanism; spring; coil.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and truck tractors.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact western star at1-604-868-6222. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
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