1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #95V034000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DRUM
THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE FRONT BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE FRONT HUBS AS THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS WEAR, RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. A PIECE OF THE FAILED SPRING CAN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG AND THE STEERING TO PULL TO ONE SIDE.
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| Vehicle |
1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1987 - 6/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
2/27/1995 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/1995 |
| # Affected |
48 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM |
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| Description |
THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE FRONT BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE FRONT HUBS AS THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS WEAR, RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. A PIECE OF THE FAILED SPRING CAN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG AND THE STEERING TO PULL TO ONE SIDE. |
| Consequences |
STEERING PULL FROM THE DRAGGING BRAKE CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; SHOE AND DRUM ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 16.5X6 FRONT BRAKES AND ROCKWELL FRONT HUBS.NOTE: IF YOUR 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, 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. |
| See also |
1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE
1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
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