| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19871101 - 19900601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V034000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950720 | Date Received by ODI: 19950222 | Date Added to Database: 19950227 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 48 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE FRONT BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE FRONT HUBS AS THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS WEAR, RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. A PIECE OF THE FAILED SPRING CAN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG AND THE STEERING TO PULL TO ONE SIDE. |
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Consequence:
STEERING PULL FROM THE DRAGGING BRAKE CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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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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