Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19870301 - 19920101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V221000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19941209 | Date Received by ODI: 19941109 | Date Added to Database: 19941122 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1690 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL. |
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Consequence:
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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