Western Star Heritage 1997

Model Heritage made in 1997 by Western Star got 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and trailer hitches.

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.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
97V152000WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.from 01/01/1997 to 08/31/1997V (Vehicle)1409/19/1997MFRWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.09/14/199709/18/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fontaine sl6fm229-8375 fixed fifth wheels. the fifth wheel mounting plate flanges in the front and rear can interfere with the normal articulation of the fifth wheel. this interference can lead to damage of the fifth wheel lock handle and/or the top plate.
Consequence SummaryDamage of these components can lead to failure of the connection between the tractor and the semi-trailer allowing the semi-trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the fifth wheel mounting plates and repair any damaged fifth wheel components.
NotesOwner notification began september 19,1997.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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-803/01/201110038246Ready06/14/2011
SB-49-803/01/201110038246Western star trucks: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure. *rm06/14/2011
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
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
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