2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING
Posted on: 1997-09-18
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with either hendrickson rt/rs series suspensions or chalmers 800 series suspensions, with a wheel base greater than 250 inches, and western star's air '96' air brake system without anti-lock brakes. These vehicles do not meet the air brake release time required by fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
Air brake release time may be longer than anticipated by the operator increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an in-line quick release valve in each of the drop lines to the rear most brake chambers.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin october 10, 1997.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 1-250-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1997-09-18
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fontaine sl6fm229-8375 fixed fifth wheels. The fifth wheel mounting plate flanges in the front and rear can interfere with the normal articulation of the fifth wheel. This interference can lead to damage of the fifth wheel lock handle and/or the top plate.
Consequence
Damage of these components can lead to failure of the connection between the tractor and the semi-trailer allowing the semi-trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fifth wheel mounting plates and repair any damaged fifth wheel components.
Notes
Owner notification began september 19,1997.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 1-250-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.