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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
2000 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR |
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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 |
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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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