http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/western_star/heritageThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 22 Dec 2024 09:31:58 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveVEHICLE 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/heritage/recalls/000012838000081446000000020/recall.aspxWed, 21 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE 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/heritage/recalls/000008354000074769000000096/recall.aspxSun, 14 Sep 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE SL6FM229-8375 FIXED FIFTH WHEELS. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE FLANGES IN THE FRONT AND REAR CAN INTERFERE WITH THE NORMAL ARTICULATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. THIS INTERFERENCE CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK HANDLE AND/OR THE TOP PLATE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/heritage/recalls/000008355000074769000000317/recall.aspxSun, 14 Sep 1997 00:00:00 GMTTHE 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/heritage/recalls/000007876000033404000000075/recall.aspxThu, 01 Aug 1996 00:00:00 GMTTHE 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/heritage/recalls/000007876000072520000000075/recall.aspxThu, 01 Aug 1996 00:00:00 GMTCABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/heritage/recalls/000005509000033404000000298/recall.aspxTue, 03 Jan 1989 00:00:00 GMTSTEERING ARMS USED ON FRONT AXLES CONTAIN DIMENSIONAL INCONSISTENCIES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/heritage/recalls/000005321000033404000000015/recall.aspxThu, 04 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMTTHE OUTER STAINLESS STEEL SKIN ON THE MUFFLER COULD REACH TEMPERATURES OVER 400 DEGREES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/western_star/heritage/recalls/000005302000033404000000275/recall.aspxTue, 12 Jul 1988 00:00:00 GMT