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Western Star Western Star Recall 99V128001: Suspension:Front:Hub

NHTSA campaign 99V128001, reported May 6, 1999, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 99V128001WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK.
Risk
THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 1999.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 1-250-868-6222.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Western Star Western Star199619971998