WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL 1994: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V019000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-04-26 | 1995-02-07 | 1995-02-22 |
Production Dates: 1994-01-01 - 1994-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 159
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A PROTECTIVE GREASE COATING USED ON THE STEERING KNUCKLE WAS NOT REMOVED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING ARMS. ALSO THE JOINTS COULD HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH KEYS THAT WERE SOFTER THAN SPECIFIED AND WITH NUTS OF A "SOFTER" MATERIAL THAN ANTICIPATED.
THESE CONDITIONS CAN ALLOW THE STEERING ARM TO TURNINSIDE THE KNUCKLE SHEARING THE LOCATOR KEY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE STEERING ARM/KNUCKLE JOINTS, REPLACE THE NUTS AND KEYS, AND RETORQUE THE STEERING ARM NUTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS UTILIZING ROCKWELL AXLE ASSEMBLIES.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.
