The issue
On certain trucks, rear drive axles may have an incomplete weld between the axle housing and the suspension hanger brackets. After extended service, the partial weld may fail and could result in separation of the suspension bracket and the axle housing. Separation may allow the rear axle to move out of position and cause vehicle instability, loss of vehicle control,and the potential for vehicle crash. Axles will be inspected and repaired if necessary.
Description (français)
Sur certains camions, les carters des essieux moteurs arrière peuvent être mal soudés aux supports de la suspension. À la longue, un support peut se séparer d'un essieu et ce dernier risque alors de se mettre en travers et de compromettre la stabilité du véhicule au point de provoquer un accident.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star CONVENTIONAL | 1985, 1986 |
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 | 1985 | 0 | 2 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1986 | 0 | 3 |