NHTSA campaign 95V034000
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 95V034000
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.
Reported 02/22/1995
What can happen
STEERING PULL FROM THE DRAGGING BRAKE CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Drum
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.