Western Star 1987–1992 Suspension recall
Recalled November 9, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94V221000 · Western Star
Hazard
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.
Units
1,690 units
Description
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.
Product
Western Star CONVENTIONAL · Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →