Latest WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/western_star/constellationThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationThu, 21 Nov 2024 16:43:17 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLESDTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, POTENTIALLY CONTACTING AN UN-FUSED STARTER CABLE AND CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000042117001203771000000202/recall.aspxTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLESDTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, POTENTIALLY CONTACTING AN UN-FUSED STARTER CABLE AND CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000042117001203770000000202/recall.aspxTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT2010 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLESDTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, POTENTIALLY CONTACTING AN UN-FUSED STARTER CABLE AND CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000042117001203769000000202/recall.aspxTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT2009 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLESDTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, POTENTIALLY CONTACTING AN UN-FUSED STARTER CABLE AND CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000042117001203768000000202/recall.aspxTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000012838000081444000000020/recall.aspxWed, 21 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT1997 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE WARNING, SWITCHVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 6X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EITHER HENDRICKSON RT/RS SERIES SUSPENSIONS OR CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSIONS, WITH A WHEEL BASE GREATER THAN 250 INCHES, AND WESTERN STAR'S AIR '96' AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE AIR BRAKE RELEASE TIME REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000008354000074767000000096/recall.aspxSun, 14 Sep 1997 00:00:00 GMT1997 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH A FIREWALL ADAPTER PLATE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT BOOT. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE TOP OF THE OPENING IN THE ADAPTER PLATE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO CONTACT THE TOP OF THE FIREWALL ADAPTER OPENING WEARING A GROOVE IN THE STEERING SHAFT. IF THE GROOVE IS ALLOWED TO WEAR DEEP ENOUGH, THE SHAFT CAN FAIL.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000008222000074767000000005/recall.aspxFri, 25 Apr 1997 00:00:00 GMT1996 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH A FIREWALL ADAPTER PLATE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT BOOT. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE TOP OF THE OPENING IN THE ADAPTER PLATE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO CONTACT THE TOP OF THE FIREWALL ADAPTER OPENING WEARING A GROOVE IN THE STEERING SHAFT. IF THE GROOVE IS ALLOWED TO WEAR DEEP ENOUGH, THE SHAFT CAN FAIL.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000008222000070022000000005/recall.aspxFri, 25 Apr 1997 00:00:00 GMT1995 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH A FIREWALL ADAPTER PLATE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT BOOT. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE TOP OF THE OPENING IN THE ADAPTER PLATE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO CONTACT THE TOP OF THE FIREWALL ADAPTER OPENING WEARING A GROOVE IN THE STEERING SHAFT. IF THE GROOVE IS ALLOWED TO WEAR DEEP ENOUGH, THE SHAFT CAN FAIL.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000008222000072512000000005/recall.aspxFri, 25 Apr 1997 00:00:00 GMT1996 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUMTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000007876000070022000000075/recall.aspxThu, 01 Aug 1996 00:00:00 GMT1995 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUMTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/constellation/recalls/000007876000072512000000075/recall.aspxThu, 01 Aug 1996 00:00:00 GMT