1996 WESTERN STAR 496 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496
The 1996 WESTERN STAR 496 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DEFENDANT VEHICLE'S FRONT HANGER BOLT ON THE LEFT FRONT END OF THE TRUCK FAILED AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHERE IT STRUCK THE ATTORNEY'S CLIENTS VEHICLE KILLING HIM. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
THE DEFENDANT VEHICLE'S FRONT HANGER BOLT ON THE LEFT FRONT END OF THE TRUCK FAILED AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHERE IT STRUCK THE ATTORNEY'S CLIENTS VEHICLE KILLING HIM. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
Safety Rating for the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 WESTERN STAR 496
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 496
- 1996 WESTERN STAR 496 (current)
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- WESTERN STAR 4900 — 26 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4700 — 10 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 5700 — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 5 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints