1996 Western Star Western Star Recalls

All 1996 Western Star Western Star 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.

May 26th, 1999
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Recall Date
May 26th, 1999
Units Effected
1
NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V128001
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: W-9901
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1996
Manufactured End Date: January 30th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: May 1st, 1999

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK.

Consequence Summary:
THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 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 1-250-868-6222.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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