There have been 18 safety recalls for the Western Star Conventional. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Western Star Conventional.
Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Western Star Conventional, 1996 Western Star Conventional |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In electronic engines (caterpillar only) or dda engines, the engine would stop. If the engine were to stop suddenly when the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and maneuvering through traffic, there would be a potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Western Star Conventional |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Recall Summary: The windshield wiper arm can interfere with the main cab dash harness which passes behind the center dash section. The wiper arm can wear through one or more of the wires in the harness and cause a short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In an emergency situation, the brake system would not work properly increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Western Star Conventional |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: These trucks were not built with inversion valves due to a programming error. The inversion valve provides modulated spring brake application during emergency braking when the "a" portion of the air brake system has failed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If both springs fail, the engine is not likely to return to idle when the accelerator is released, causing loss of vehicle speed control and suddenly increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Western Star Conventional |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: The throttle return springs can fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Someone working behind the cab could contact the hot muffler causing personal injury. Also some of these vehicles were equipped with deck plates with no grab handles for access.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Western Star Conventional, 1989 Western Star Conventional, 1990 Western Star Conventional, 1991 Western Star Conventional, 1992 Western Star Conventional, 1993 Western Star Conventional, 1994 Western Star Conventional, 1995 Western Star Conventional |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Recall Summary: These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 1996 | Suspension | 36 |
| Jun. 17, 1996 | Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash | 325 |
| Mar. 27, 1996 | Air Brake | 12 |
| Feb. 6, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 490 |
| Jan. 5, 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 21 |
| Feb. 22, 1995 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 48 |
| Feb. 7, 1995 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 159 |
| Jan. 1, 1995 | Equipment:recreational Vehicle | 122 |
| Dec. 20, 1994 | Electrical System:wiring | 192 |
| Nov. 9, 1994 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 1,690 |
| Dec. 7, 1993 | Structure | 5,304 |
| Jul. 13, 1993 | Equipment:recreational Vehicle | 16 |
| Oct. 8, 1992 | Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage | 10,893 |
| Dec. 6, 1990 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 196 |
| Dec. 22, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 75 |
| Oct. 4, 1989 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 7 |
| Feb. 26, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 303 |
| Jan. 18, 1988 | Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage | 1,097 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Western Star Conventional | 3 |
| 1995 Western Star Conventional | 4 |
| 1994 Western Star Conventional | 4 |
| 1993 Western Star Conventional | 2 |
| 1992 Western Star Conventional | 4 |
| 1991 Western Star Conventional | 5 |
| 1990 Western Star Conventional | 7 |
| 1989 Western Star Conventional | 8 |
| 1988 Western Star Conventional | 8 |
| 1987 Western Star Conventional | 7 |
| 1986 Western Star Conventional | 3 |
| 1985 Western Star Conventional | 2 |
| 1984 Western Star Conventional | 1 |
| 1983 Western Star Conventional | 1 |