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1996 Western Star HERITAGE recalls

NHTSA lists 4 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Steering: Linkages08/04/198888V131000

STEERING ARMS USED ON FRONT AXLES CONTAIN DIMENSIONAL INCONSISTENCIES.

Consequence

STEERING ARMS COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS.

Remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT STEERING ARMS.

SYSTEM: STEERING ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATONEFA-12 FRONT STEERING AXLE.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Drum08/01/199696V148000

THE BRAKE RETURN SPRING CAN CONTACT THE HUB. FURTHER WEAR OF THE BRAKE LINING MATERIAL WILL LEAD TO WEAR OF THE RETURN SPRING AND THE SPRING CAN FAIL PREMATURELY.

Consequence

PIECES OF THE FAILED SPRING COULD THEN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING EITHER THE AFFECTED BRAKE TO STAY APPLIED WHEN THE OTHER BRAKES HAVE BEEN RELEASED, OR STOPPING THE AFFECTED BRAKE FROM APPLYING WHEN THE OTHER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE COULD THEN BE PULLED IN A LATERAL DIRECTION OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FRONT BRAKES ON THESE TRUCKS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 15, 1996. NOTE: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 1-604-860-3319.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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Structure: Body07/12/198888V112000

THE OUTER STAINLESS STEEL SKIN ON THE MUFFLER COULD REACH TEMPERATURES OVER 400 DEGREES.

Consequence

PERSONS USING THE MUFFLER MOUNTED GRAB HANDLES FORSUPPORT TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB COULD RECEIVE SEVERE HAND OR ARM BURNS.

Remedy

ADD HEAT SHIELDS TO THE STAINLESS STEEL WRAPPED MUFFLERS IN QUESTION.

SYSTEM: CAB GRAB HANDLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS.

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Vehicle speed control: Springs01/03/198989V017000

CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.

SYSTEM: THROTTLE CONTROL ARM CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MORSE CONTROLSTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLES.

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