1994 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 94V247000 on 01/02/1995
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1993 - 09/30/1994
- Affected:
- 192
- Defect:
- The ecm ground terminals were installed such that there is residual stress on the terminal causing the terminal to fatigue and eventually fail.
- Consequence:
- If this terminal fails, the engine will stop andnot re-start. this can cause loss of power steering assist if thevehicle is being driven.
- Correction:
- Dealers will modify the ecm ground terminal installation.
- Notes:
- System: electrical; wiring.vehicle description: conventional trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406eengines.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact western star at 1-604-868-6222. also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V014000 on 02/05/1995
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1990 - 01/31/1995
- Affected:
- 122
- Defect:
- Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
- Consequence:
- If the restraining strap releases suddenly, thebunk falls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the upper bunk retaining straps with an improved automotive safety belt style design strap.
- Notes:
- System: equipment; bunk sleeper.vehicle description: trucks equipped with double sleeper bunks.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 1-604-868-6222. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V019000 on 02/21/1995
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1993 - 10/31/1994
- Affected:
- 159
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will clean the steering arm/knuckle joints, replace the nuts and keys, and retorque the steering arm nuts.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 95E003002 on 09/25/1995
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1992 - 01/31/1995
- Affected:
- 283
- Defect:
- Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become over pressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
- Consequence:
- If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
- Correction:
- Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
- Notes:
- System: brakes;air dryer. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver "1000" or system saver "twin" air dryers.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.
- Campaign:
- 96V022000 on 02/04/1996
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1987 - 09/30/1995
- Affected:
- 21
- Defect:
- These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
- Consequence:
- Someone working behind the cab could contact the hot muffler causing personal injury. also some of these vehicles were equipped with deck plates with no grab handles for access.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.
- Notes:
- System: exhaust; muffler.vehicle description: trucks and truck/tractors. 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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