NHTSA Recall 96V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V148000; Date: Aug. 1, 1996
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Western Star Constellation; 1996 Western Star Constellation; 1995 Western Star Heritage; 1996 Western Star Heritage
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 88
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the front brakes on these trucks.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 16, 1996
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