1996 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 96V148000 on 08/07/1996
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1994 - 06/12/1996
- Affected:
- 88
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will modify the front brakes on these trucks.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 97V075000 on 04/30/1997
- Component:
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1995 - 03/30/1997
- Affected:
- 14
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: conventional trucks and truck/tractors equipped with a firewall adapter plate for the steering shaft boot. insufficient clearance between the top of the steering shaft and the top of the opening in the adapter plate can cause the steering shaft to contact the top of the firewall adapter opening wearing a groove in the steering shaft. if the groove is allowed to wear deep enough, the shaft can fail.
- Consequence:
- If the steering shaft fails, steering control will be lost increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the firewall adapter plate on the affected vehicles.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 20, 1997.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 1-250-660-3319.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1996 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION TSBs (14)
- Bulletin:
- 95WS001
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- some trucks may have been built using incorrect top rubber on the rear engine mount. the manufacture period was january 3, 1995 through january 10, 1995. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9502
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- new red dot constant temperature control analyzer. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95WS001
- Component:
- 071120 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Summary:
- between july 21, 1993 and september 20, 1995 the manufacturer of the 26 inch diameter fuel tank straps built the parts outside the print specifications in that the location of the step bracket was incorrect. this does not in any way compro
- Bulletin:
- SB-32-10
- Component:
- 351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
- Summary:
- Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-31-7
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Western star truck: 5 piece back of cab service crossmember. 5 piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for the tubular back of cab crossmembers. follow steps to replace a tubular back of cab cr
- Bulletin:
- SB-46-8
- Component:
- 013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Summary:
- Western star: trw tas85 steering gear internal leakage test. some trw tas85 steering gears have been equipped with an internal relief valve. these steering gears are typically installed with power steering pumps that have a pressure reli
- Bulletin:
- SB-49-7
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Western star: epa07 exhaust bellows replacement. if a failed exhaust bellows on an epa07 engine installation, replace it with a new style bellows, and two new matching clamps. no model years listed. *pe updated on 6/14/2011. *kb
- Bulletin:
- SB-49-8
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Western star trucks: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SB-32-13
- Component:
- 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
- Summary:
- Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SB-35-06
- Component:
- 022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
- Summary:
- Western star trucks: instructions to remove, inspect, and reseal the lower pinion cover on the rear axles. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SB-35-07
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SB-46-9
- Component:
- 015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Summary:
- Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump. *rm
- Bulletin:
- 35-7
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js
- Bulletin:
- SB-49-12
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. *pe
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