WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL 1988: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V034000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-07-20 | 1995-02-22 | 1995-02-27 |
Production Dates: 1987-11-01 - 1990-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 48
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE FRONT BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE FRONT HUBS AS THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS WEAR, RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. A PIECE OF THE FAILED SPRING CAN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG AND THE STEERING TO PULL TO ONE SIDE.
STEERING PULL FROM THE DRAGGING BRAKE CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; SHOE AND DRUM ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 16.5X6 FRONT BRAKES AND ROCKWELL FRONT HUBS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
