Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V053000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 12 affected units, WESTERN STAR/BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an inversion valve in these vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V053000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-03-27T00:00:00

Subject: Western star/brakes:air systems

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: In an emergency situation, the brake system would not work properly increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install an inversion valve in these vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k5g4.9n5u~2c85

NHTSA ID: 96V053000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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