Recall
Western Star Truck Tractor — 94V221000
NHTSA ID
94V221000
Make
Western Star
Model
Truck Tractor
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1994-11-09
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Units Affected
1,690
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.
Consequence
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.