| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : HERITAGE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19880501 - 19880701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V131000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880801 | Date Received by ODI: 19880804 | Date Added to Database: 19880816 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 100 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
STEERING ARMS USED ON FRONT AXLES CONTAIN DIMENSIONAL INCONSISTENCIES. |
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Consequence:
STEERING ARMS COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT STEERING ARMS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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