2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2000-11-08
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
Notes
Owner notification began november 8, 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Posted on: 1999-12-01
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 15 (widths: 4 and 5) air-actuated q-plus cam brake equipped with federal mogul friction products 3030-197 brake lining (meritor r201) brake linings and actuated with type 20 air chambers x 5.5 slack adjusters. The affected brakes were installed predominantly in heavy truck front axle assemblies. These assemblies do not fully satisfy the test performance requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
This condition could cause decreased braking effort.
Corrective Action
The brake lining will be replaced with upgraded brake linings.
Notes
Owner notification began december 9, 1999. 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 or meritor at 1-248-435-3907. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).