There have been 15 safety recalls for the Western Star Western Star. 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 Western Star.
This fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Western Star Western Star, 1997 Western Star Western Star, 1998 Western Star Western Star |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could cause decreased braking effort.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Western Star Western Star |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 15" (widths: 4" and 5") air-actuated q-plus cam brake equipped with federal mogul friction products 3030-197 brake lining (meritor r201) brake linings and actuated with type 20 air chambers x 5. 5" slack adjusters.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Air in fuel system could cause engine to stall or losepower and result in loss of power steering, air compression and engine brake.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Western Star Western Star |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Summary: Aluminum fuel tank pickup tube welds could crack and allow air to be drawn into the fuel pump. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Western Star Western Star, 1984 Western Star Western Star, 1985 Western Star Western Star |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Summary: The engine continues to run or can start up when the sentinel shutdown unit blocks the flow of fuel. This allows fuel pressure to build up in the fuel line which may cause the fuel line or filter to split open and leak or spray fuel into the engine compartment.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Western Star Western Star, 1984 Western Star Western Star, 1985 Western Star Western Star |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: The lap belt may disengage from the retractor assembly when it is subjected to severe loads, such as a frontal accident, due to interference by two seat frame bolts. Consequence of defect: seat belt failure during an accident causes the occupant to be unrestrained which could result in ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 27, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 248 |
| Dec. 17, 2002 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 733 |
| Jun. 14, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 4,400 |
| Oct. 11, 2000 | Steering:linkages | 303 |
| May. 5, 2000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Nov. 30, 1999 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 50 |
| May. 6, 1999 | Suspension:front:hub | 1 |
| Jan. 11, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 90 |
| Feb. 4, 1986 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 5 |
| Aug. 26, 1985 | Seat Belts:front | 1,360 |
| Dec. 5, 1984 | Exterior Lighting | 516 |
| Oct. 16, 1984 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 248 |
| Oct. 16, 1984 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 385 |
| Jan. 8, 1984 | Electrical System:wiring | 18 |
| Jul. 2, 1973 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 15,058 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 2002 Western Star Western Star | 2 |
| 2001 Western Star Western Star | 2 |
| 2000 Western Star Western Star | 4 |
| 1999 Western Star Western Star | 2 |
| 1998 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1997 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1996 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1986 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1985 Western Star Western Star | 2 |
| 1984 Western Star Western Star | 5 |
| 1983 Western Star Western Star | 4 |
| 1982 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1971 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1970 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1968 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1967 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1966 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1965 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1964 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1963 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1962 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1961 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1960 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1959 Western Star Western Star | 1 |
| 1958 Western Star Western Star | 1 |