1990 Western Star Truck Tractor Recalls

All 1990 Western Star Truck Tractor recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

November 22nd, 1994
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Recall Date
November 22nd, 1994
Units Effected
1,690
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V221000
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: December 9th, 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.

Recall 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.

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