NHTSA Recall 95V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V019000; Date: Feb. 7, 1995
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Western Star Conventional
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 159
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will clean the steering arm/knuckle joints, replace the nuts and keys, and retorque the steering arm nuts.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 26, 1995
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