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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING
97V151000WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.from 02/17/1997 to 05/26/1997V (Vehicle)4010/10/1997MFRWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.09/14/199709/18/1997571121
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryAir brake release time may be longer than anticipated by the operator increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install an in-line quick release valve in each of the drop lines to the rear most brake chambers.
NotesOwner 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)
97V075000WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.from 11/01/1995 to 03/31/1997V (Vehicle)1406/09/1997MFRWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.04/25/199705/01/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf the steering shaft fails, steering control will be lost increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the firewall adapter plate on the affected vehicles.
NotesOwner 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-803/01/201110038246Western star trucks: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure. *rm06/14/2011
SB-49-803/01/201110038246Ready06/14/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-49-1205/01/201210044353Western 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. *pe06/13/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
SB-49-712/01/201010036725Western 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. *pe04/11/2011
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-32-1002/01/200910028724Western 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. *pe05/19/2009
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL
SB-32-1002/01/200910028724Western 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. *pe05/19/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-32-1002/01/200910028724Western 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. *pe05/19/2009
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SB-32-1002/01/200910028724Western 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. *pe05/19/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SB-49-1205/01/201210044353Western 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. *pe06/13/2012
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-46-905/01/201110039624Ready08/05/2011
SB-46-905/01/201110039624Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump. *rm08/05/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY
98WS00112/11/1998603169Conditions with the constellation cab sunvisor nut - plates. *yc02/05/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
97WS00205/02/199752437Constellation door seals. *tw07/24/1997
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SB-31-708/01/200910031844Western 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 cr01/13/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-1305/01/201110039621Ready08/05/2011
SB-32-1305/01/201110039621Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned. *rm08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SB-35-0705/01/201110039623Ready08/05/2011
SB-35-0705/01/201110039623Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle. *rm08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SB-35-0605/01/201110039622Western star trucks: instructions to remove, inspect, and reseal the lower pinion cover on the rear axles. *rm08/05/2011
SB-35-0605/01/201110039622Ready08/05/2011

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
RQ98004WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.03/18/199810/07/1998STEERING COLUMNS97V075000
 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.