The issue
On certain trucks equipped with an Eaton model EFA-12, 13,200 pound, front steering axle, the steering arms could develop fatigue cracks. Thus there is a possibility of steering arm failure with loss of vehicle steering control. Correction: Suspect steering arms will be replaced.
Description (français)
Sur certains camions, le levier de direction du pont directeur avant de modèle EFA-12 de 13 200 livres peut se criquer sous l'effet de la fatigue. Il risque par conséquent de céder et de causer une perte de maîtrise de la direction.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star CONVENTIONAL | 1988 |
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 | 1988 | 0 | 8 |