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1988 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR Recall - Campaign #94V221000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1988 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR RECALL - #94V221000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : COIL SPRINGS

THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.

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Vehicle 1988 WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Manufacturer WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured between 3/1/1987 - 1/1/1992
Recalled on 11/22/1994
Influenced by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Owners Notified on 12/9/1994
# Affected 1,690
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Description THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.
Consequences THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.
Notes SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT; ATTACHING MECHANISM; SPRING; COIL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT1-604-868-6222. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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