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Recall 1994177

Suspension · Western Star · published 8 Nov 1994

526Vehicles affected in Canada
1Models
1987–1992Model years
Truck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

The issue

On certain trucks, the aluminum rear spring shackle brackets may have developed cracks which may lead to separation of the brackets from the frame rail. This could cause the suspension to drop down on one side and result in a reduction in steering control with the potential for a crash. Correction: Rear spring shackle brackets will be replaced.

Description (français)

Sur certains camions, les supports en aluminium des jumelles des ressorts arrière peuvent être fissurés et il se peut qu'ils se séparent du longeron du cadre. Si cela se produit, la suspension pourrait s'affaisser d'un côté et le déséquilibre qui s'ensuivrait pourrait amener le conducteur à perdre le contrôle de son véhicule et à avoir un accident. Correction: Les supports des jumelles des ressorts arrière devront être remplacés sur les véhicules visés.

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · official text, unchanged

Vehicles covered

Make and modelModel years
Western Star CONVENTIONAL1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

ModelYearComplaintsRecallsComplaints about suspension
Western Star Conventional198707—
Western Star Conventional198808—
Western Star Conventional198908—
Western Star Conventional199007—
Western Star Conventional199105—
Western Star Conventional199204—