4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Posted on: 1996-08-08
Description
The brake return spring can contact the hub. Further wear of the brake lining material will lead to wear of the return spring and the spring can fail prematurely.
Consequence
Pieces of the failed spring could then lodge in the brake cam causing either the affected brake to stay applied when the other brakes have been released, or stopping the affected brake from applying when the other brakes are applied. The vehicle could then be pulled in a lateral direction off the road or into oncoming traffic increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the front brakes on these trucks.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin august 15, 1996. 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 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1989-02-10
Description
Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
Consequence
This could cause the cable not allowing the throttle toreturn to the idle postion, which could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.
Notes
System: throttle control arm cables.vehicle description: conventional style trucks equipped with morse controlsthrottle control cables.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1988-08-16
Description
Steering arms used on front axles contain dimensional inconsistencies.
Consequence
Steering arms could eventually develop fatigue cracks.
Corrective Action
Replace suspect front steering arms.
Notes
System: steering arms.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional style trucks equipped with eatonefa-12 front steering axle.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1988-07-15
Description
The outer stainless steel skin on the muffler could reach temperatures over 400 degrees.
Consequence
Persons using the muffler mounted grab handles forsupport to enter or exit the cab could receive severe hand or arm burns.
Corrective Action
Add heat shields to the stainless steel wrapped mufflers in question.
Notes
System: cab grab handles.vehicle description: conventional style trucks.