1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
The 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION, potentially affecting up to 16,000 vehicles.
Recall 01V044002 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 16,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE 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.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED TO LOCK UP WHEN TURNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD, REPLACED BOTH. DUE TO BAD PUMP, THE ONLY FIX I TO BUY AN OUTSIDE VENDER PUMP AND RESIVOIR TO PUT ON THE VEHICLE.
Safety Rating for the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-49-7 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WESTERN STAR: EPA07 EXHAUST BELLOWS REPLACEMENT. IF A FAILED EXHAUST BELLOWS ON AN EPA07 ENGINE INSTALLATION, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW STYLE BELLOWS, AND TWO NEW MATCHING CLAMPS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 6/14/2011. *KB UPDATED 4/20/12. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
- 1995 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 0 complaints
- 1996 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 0 complaints
- 1997 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 0 complaints
- 1999 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION (current)
- 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 1 complaint
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 4900EX — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 47X — 2 total complaints