Western Star Conventional 1996
Model Conventional made in 1996 by Western Star got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, air.
Model 1996
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V100000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 01/01/1996 to 06/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 325 | 06/14/1996 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 06/17/1996 | 06/21/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The windshield wiper arm can interfere with the main cab dash harness which passes behind the center dash section. the wiper arm can wear through one or more of the wires in the harness and cause a short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In electronic engines (caterpillar only) or dda engines, the engine would stop. if the engine were to stop suddenly when the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and maneuvering through traffic, there would be a potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the main cab wiring harness routing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; wiring; harness; under dash. vehicle description: conventional trucks and truck/tractors. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin june 28, 1996. 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 1-604-868-6222. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V053000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 08/01/1995 to 01/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 12 | 05/21/1996 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 03/27/1996 | 03/29/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These trucks were not built with inversion valves due to a programming error. the inversion valve provides modulated spring brake application during emergency braking when the a portion of the air brake system has failed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In an emergency situation, the brake system would not work properly increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an inversion valve in these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: straight trucks, truck/full trailer, or logging truck applications.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 1-604-860-3319. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V124003 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 08/03/1995 to 03/18/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 36 | ODI | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 08/01/1996 | 10/22/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. these shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok and began july 18, 1996.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 neway at 1-800-237-8932.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/04/1998 | 1 | ||
| Rear drive axle caught fire. (ohio traffic crash report). | |||