Western Star Truck Tractor 1987
Model Truck Tractor made in 1987 by Western Star got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1987
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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SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
94V221000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 03/01/1987 to 01/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1690 | 12/09/1994 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 11/09/1994 | 11/22/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The aluminum rear spring shackle brackets have developed cracks which can lead to separation of the brackets from the frame rail. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The suspension can drop down on one side, causing a reduction of steering control which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the spring brackets. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: suspension; independent front; attaching mechanism; spring; coil.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and truck tractors.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact western star at1-604-868-6222. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |