The issue
On certain trucks, the Rockwell "FF" series front axle beam assemblies may contain cracks at the axle beam forged ends where the steering knuckles are attached by the king pins. These cracks may lead to a failure of the axle beam end under normal operating conditions and could cause a complete separation of the wheels, tires, brake assemblies and steering knuckles from the vehicle, leading to a loss of vehicle control and possible crash.
Description (français)
Sur certain camions, la poutre de l'essieu rigide avant modéle "FF" Rockwell peut comporter des fissures à ses extrémités forgées, au point d'assemblage des fusées aux chevilles. Ces fissures peuvent entraîner la rupture de l'essieu dans des conditions normales. d'utilisation, ce qui peut provoquer la séparation totale des roues et des freins du châssis du véhicule. Le conducteur peut perdre la maîtrise du véhicule et un accident est alors possible.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star CONVENTIONAL | 1983, 1984 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Star Conventional | 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1984 | 0 | 1 |