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1997 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION Recall - Campaign #97V151000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION RECALL - #97V151000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : LOW PRESSURE WARNING : SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 6X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EITHER HENDRICKSON RT/RS SERIES SUSPENSIONS OR CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSIONS, WITH A WHEEL BASE GREATER THAN 250 INCHES, AND WESTERN STAR'S AIR '96' AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE AIR BRAKE RELEASE TIME REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1997 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
Manufacturer WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured between 2/17/1997 - 5/26/1997
Recalled on 9/18/1997
Influenced by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Owners Notified on 10/10/1997
# Affected 40
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 6X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EITHER HENDRICKSON RT/RS SERIES SUSPENSIONS OR CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSIONS, WITH A WHEEL BASE GREATER THAN 250 INCHES, AND WESTERN STAR'S AIR '96' AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE AIR BRAKE RELEASE TIME REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequences AIR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE LONGER THAN ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN EACH OF THE DROP LINES TO THE REAR MOST BRAKE CHAMBERS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 10, 1997.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 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1997 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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