Western Star Western Star 1999
Model Western Star made in 1999 by Western Star got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, steering and suspension. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V082001 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 01/01/1999 to 09/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 50 | 12/09/1999 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 11/30/1999 | 12/01/1999 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 15 (widths: 4 and 5) air-actuated q-plus cam brake equipped with federal mogul friction products 3030-197 brake lining (meritor r201) brake linings and actuated with type 20 air chambers x 5.5 slack adjusters. the affected brakes were installed predominantly in heavy truck front axle assemblies. these assemblies do not fully satisfy the test performance requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause decreased braking effort. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The brake lining will be replaced with upgraded brake linings. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 9, 1999. 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 or meritor at 1-248-435-3907. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V246304 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 303 | 11/08/2000 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 10/11/2000 | 11/08/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. these bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 8, 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE99051 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 08/02/1999 | 01/13/2000 | VEHICLE STEERING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/22/1999 | |||
| The 5 air ride suspension valves would dump out while going around curbs or corners or at a stop. rubber ends on tie rods were replaced with metal rods. they were not adjusted correctly enough. vehicle would pull hard to right & then vibrate violently. also, clutch was replaced, but problem still exists. western star 4964. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/22/1999 | |||
| The 5 air ride suspension valves would dump out while going around curbs or corners or at a stop. rubber ends on tie rods were replaced with metal rods. they were not adjusted correctly enough. vehicle would pull hard to right & then vibrate violently. also, clutch was replaced, but problem still exists. western star 4964. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/22/1999 | |||
| The 5 air ride suspension valves would dump out while going around curbs or corners or at a stop. rubber ends on tie rods were replaced with metal rods. they were not adjusted correctly enough. vehicle would pull hard to right & then vibrate violently. also, clutch was replaced, but problem still exists. western star 4964. *ak | |||