Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V124003
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V124003 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 36 affected units, WESTERN STAR/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 96V124003
Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1996-08-01T00:00:00
Subject: Western star/suspension
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 36
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
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NHTSA ID: 96V124003
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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