Western Star 1999 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled November 30, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V082001 · Western Star
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING EFFORT.
Remedy
THE BRAKE LINING WILL BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKE LININGS.
Units
50 units
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."
What to do
THE BRAKE LINING WILL BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKE LININGS.
Product
Western Star WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →