Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V148000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V148000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 88 affected units, WESTERN STAR/BRAKES; HYDRAULIC., component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The brake return spring can contact the hub. further wear of the brake lining material will lead to wear of the return spring and the spring can fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the front brakes on these trucks.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V148000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Western star/brakes; hydraulic.

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 88

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The brake return spring can contact the hub. further wear of the brake lining material will lead to wear of the return spring and the spring can fail prematurely.

Consequence Summary: Pieces of the failed spring could then lodge in the brake cam causing either the affected brake to stay applied when the other brakes have been released, or stopping the affected brake from applying when the other brakes are applied. the vehicle could then be pulled in a lateral direction off the road or into oncoming traffic increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will modify the front brakes on these trucks.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 96V148000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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