NHTSA Recall 95V034000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V034000; Date: Feb. 22, 1995
Steering pull from the dragging brake can increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Western Star Conventional; 1988 Western Star Conventional; 1989 Western Star Conventional; 1990 Western Star Conventional
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 48
Recall Summary:
The brake return springs on the front brakes can contact the front hubs as the brake pads and drums wear, resulting in spring failure. A piece of the failed spring can lodge in the brake cam causing the brake to drag and the steering to pull to one side.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front hubs on the affected vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum assembly. Vehicle description: heavy duty truck chassis equipped with eaton 16. 5x6 front brakes and rockwell front hubs. 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: Jul 20, 1995
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