Recall 94V221000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Defect in 1987-1992 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,690 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V221000 |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,690 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1987 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR, 1987 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL, 1988 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR, 1988 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL, 1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL, 1989 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR, 1990 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR, 1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL, 1991 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR, 1991 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL, 1992 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR, 1992 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL
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Defect Description
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.
Safety Consequence
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.
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