1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #94V221000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : COIL SPRINGS
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1987 - 1/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
11/22/1994 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/1994 |
| # Affected |
1,690 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
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| Description |
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL. |
| Consequences |
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT; ATTACHING MECHANISM; SPRING; COIL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT1-604-868-6222. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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