Recall
Western Star Western Star — 99V082001
NHTSA ID
99V082001
Make
Western Star
Model
Western Star
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-11-30
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Units Affected
50
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
W-9902
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 15" (WIDTHS: 4" AND 5") AIR-ACTUATED Q-PLUS CAM BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS 3030-197 BRAKE LINING (MERITOR R201) BRAKE LININGS AND ACTUATED WITH TYPE 20 AIR CHAMBERS X 5.5" SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE AFFECTED BRAKES WERE INSTALLED PREDOMINANTLY IN HEAVY TRUCK FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE TEST PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING EFFORT.
Remedy
THE BRAKE LINING WILL BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKE LININGS.