Western Star Western Star 1966

Model Western Star made in 1966 by Western Star got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1966

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
73V140000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1956 to 01/01/1974V (Vehicle)1505806/19/1974MFRWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.07/02/197310/12/1979
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NotesCampaign no 7311.tractors equipped with tandem axle hangers supplied byrockwell international 1956 thru april 1971.possibility that the tandem rearaxle suspension hanger bracket may develop cracks or fractures.if such acondition exists the bracket might eventually fail and result in loss ofvehicle control, without prior warning to the driver.(correct by inspectingand replacing brackets with an improved type).domstart 1956 jan domend 1974jan autocar manufacturer.domstart 1956 jan domend 1971 apr westernmanufacturer.