8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Posted on: 1996-02-05
Description
These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
Consequence
Someone working behind the cab could contact the hot muffler causing personal injury. Also some of these vehicles were equipped with deck plates with no grab handles for access.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.
Notes
System: exhaust; muffler.vehicle description: trucks and truck/tractors. Note: 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 1-604-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Posted on: 1994-11-22
Description
The aluminum rear spring shackle brackets have developed cracks which can lead to separation of the brackets from the frame rail.
Consequence
The suspension can drop down on one side, causing a reduction of steering control which could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the spring brackets.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Posted on: 1995-02-27
Description
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.
Consequence
Steering pull from the dragging brake can increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front hubs on the affected vehicles.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum assembly. Vehicle description: heavy duty truck chassis equipped with eaton 16.5x6 front brakes and rockwell front hubs.note: if your 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, contact western star at 1-604-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Posted on: 1992-10-30
Description
Premature failure of the aluminum clutch release lever can occur from stress corrosion due to continuous loading of the lever and exposure to road salt spray.
Consequence
If the failure occurs during vehicle operation, theclutch is rendered inoperative and the vehicle operator cannot control thevehicle speed by up-shifting or down-shifting, which may result in loss ofvehicle control.
Corrective Action
Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.
Notes
System: transmission; clutch release lever.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1993-12-16
Description
The cab access grab handles have thinner than specified wall thickness and are susceptible to fatigue failure breaking at the bend radius near the upper mounting bolt hole.
Consequence
Failure during use of the grab handles can cause auser to fall resulting in personal injury.
Corrective Action
Western star dealers will remove and destroy the recalled grab handles. New handles will be installed on these vehicles.
Notes
System: structure: body; grab bar; strap mounting assist.vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks and truck/tractors equippedwith 30 inch stainless steel grab handles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact western star service center at 1-604-860-3319. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #6 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1990-01-04
Description
Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
Consequence
If both throttle return springs fail the engine throttlenat not return to the idle postion when the throttle pedal is released. This mayresult in loss of vehicle control, and could cause an accident.
Corrective Action
Manufacturer will replace the throttle return springs.
Notes
System: throttle linkages and control.vehicle category: heavy truck.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 1990-12-26
Description
When brake air lines and battery electrical cables are routed through the angle brackets on the frame rails, the leaf spring may rub against the battery cables or air lines, causing fraying and eventually rupture.
Consequence
If the battery cables are sufficiently frayed, the cablesmay cause a short circuit and result in a fire. If the brake air lines areruptured or punctured, severely decreased braking ability may ensue.
Corrective Action
Reroute battery and air line hoses away from the rear transmission support spring.
Notes
System: battery cable and air lines.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with rear transmission supportspring bolted to top rear of the transmission and extending to the frame rails.
DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1989-10-16
Description
Seat belts designed for use on driver's seats were installed on passenger seats; this causes the strap connecting the buckle to the floor to be twisted.
Consequence
Stresses within the buckle result in failure to complywith fmvss 210.
Corrective Action
Replace seat belt assemblies.
Notes
System: seat belt anchorage assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.