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Western Star Conventional Recall 94V221: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

NHTSA campaign 94V221, reported November 9, 1994, 1,690 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 94V221WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Problem
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.
Risk
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT; ATTACHING MECHANISM; SPRING; COIL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.NOTE: IF THE 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 OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT1-604-868-6222. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Western Star Conventional198719881989199019911992
Western Star Truck Tractor198719881989199019911992