Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V246304

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V246304 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 303 affected units, WESTERN STAR/BALL JOINTS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V246304

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-10-11T00:00:00

Subject: Western star/ball joints

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 303

Details

MFR Campaign Number: W-0004

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8yhy~tgvu-3mxc

NHTSA ID: 00V246304

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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