WESTERN STAR UNSPECIFIED 1996: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V128001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-05-01 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-05-26 |
Production Dates: 1996-02-01 - 1998-01-30
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: W-9901
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS "THU" RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK.
THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-250-868-6222.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
