WESTERN STAR HERITAGE 1996: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V131000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | HERITAGE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-08-01 | 1988-08-04 | 1988-08-16 |
Production Dates: 1988-05-01 - 1988-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
STEERING ARMS USED ON FRONT AXLES CONTAIN DIMENSIONAL INCONSISTENCIES.
Consequence
STEERING ARMS COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT STEERING ARMS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATONEFA-12 FRONT STEERING AXLE.
