Western Star Conventional 1986
Model Conventional made in 1986 by Western Star got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and structure.
Model 1986
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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| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V143000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 08/01/1985 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 10893 | 01/04/1993 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 10/08/1992 | 10/30/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Premature failure of the aluminum clutch release lever can occur from stress corrosion due to continuous loading of the lever and exposure to road salt spray. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the failure occurs during vehicle operation, theclutch is rendered inoperative and the vehicle operator cannot control thevehicle speed by up-shifting or down-shifting, which may result in loss ofvehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission; clutch release lever.vehicle description: heavy trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V207000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 01/01/1986 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 5304 | 01/31/1994 | ODI | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 12/07/1993 | 12/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cab access grab handles have thinner than specified wall thickness and are susceptible to fatigue failure breaking at the bend radius near the upper mounting bolt hole. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure during use of the grab handles can cause auser to fall resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Western star dealers will remove and destroy the recalled grab handles. new handles will be installed on these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure: body; grab bar; strap mounting assist.vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks and truck/tractors equippedwith 30 inch stainless steel grab handles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact western star service center at 1-604-860-3319. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V023000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 09/01/1982 to 01/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 303 | 02/16/1988 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 02/26/1988 | 03/03/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If both springs fail, engine throttle may not return toidle position when throttle foot pedal is released; this could result in a lossof vehicle control and a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace throttle return springs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front axle disconnected, causing two tires to fall off, resulting in an accident (state of ohio police accident report). *ak | |||