Western Star Constellation 1997
Model Constellation made in 1997 by Western Star got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 23 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and equipment. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1997
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
97V151000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 02/17/1997 to 05/26/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | 10/10/1997 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 09/14/1997 | 09/18/1997 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with either hendrickson rt/rs series suspensions or chalmers 800 series suspensions, with a wheel base greater than 250 inches, and western star's air '96' air brake system without anti-lock brakes. these vehicles do not meet the air brake release time required by fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Air brake release time may be longer than anticipated by the operator increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an in-line quick release valve in each of the drop lines to the rear most brake chambers. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin october 10, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western star at 1-250-860-3319. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
97V075000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 11/01/1995 to 03/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 14 | 06/09/1997 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 04/25/1997 | 05/01/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: conventional trucks and truck/tractors equipped with a firewall adapter plate for the steering shaft boot. insufficient clearance between the top of the steering shaft and the top of the opening in the adapter plate can cause the steering shaft to contact the top of the firewall adapter opening wearing a groove in the steering shaft. if the groove is allowed to wear deep enough, the shaft can fail. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the steering shaft fails, steering control will be lost increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the firewall adapter plate on the affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 20, 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western star at 1-250-660-3319.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
SB-49-8 | 03/01/2011 | 10038246 | Western star trucks: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
SB-49-8 | 03/01/2011 | 10038246 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
SB-49-12 | 05/01/2012 | 10044353 | Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
SB-49-7 | 12/01/2010 | 10036725 | Western star: epa07 exhaust bellows replacement. if a failed exhaust bellows on an epa07 engine installation, replace it with a new style bellows, and two new matching clamps. no model years listed. *pe | 04/11/2011 | |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
SB-32-10 | 02/01/2009 | 10028724 | Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe | 05/19/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL | |||||
SB-32-10 | 02/01/2009 | 10028724 | Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe | 05/19/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
SB-32-10 | 02/01/2009 | 10028724 | Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe | 05/19/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||||
SB-32-10 | 02/01/2009 | 10028724 | Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe | 05/19/2009 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
SB-49-12 | 05/01/2012 | 10044353 | Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | |||||
35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
SB-46-9 | 05/01/2011 | 10039624 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-46-9 | 05/01/2011 | 10039624 | Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
98WS001 | 12/11/1998 | 603169 | Conditions with the constellation cab sunvisor nut - plates. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
97WS002 | 05/02/1997 | 52437 | Constellation door seals. *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
SB-31-7 | 08/01/2009 | 10031844 | Western star truck: 5 piece back of cab service crossmember. 5 piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for the tubular back of cab crossmembers. follow steps to replace a tubular back of cab cr | 01/13/2010 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
SB-32-13 | 05/01/2011 | 10039621 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-32-13 | 05/01/2011 | 10039621 | Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
SB-35-07 | 05/01/2011 | 10039623 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-35-07 | 05/01/2011 | 10039623 | Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
SB-35-06 | 05/01/2011 | 10039622 | Western star trucks: instructions to remove, inspect, and reseal the lower pinion cover on the rear axles. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-35-06 | 05/01/2011 | 10039622 | Ready | 08/05/2011 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||
RQ98004 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 03/18/1998 | 10/07/1998 | STEERING COLUMNS | 97V075000 | |
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. |