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2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall - Campaign #00V246304

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR RECALL - #00V246304

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.

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Vehicle 2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 11/8/2000
Influenced by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Owners Notified on 11/8/2000
# Affected 303
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.
Consequences IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-250-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS

2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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