Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V151000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V151000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 40 affected units, WESTERN STAR/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with either hendrickson rt/rs series suspensions or chalmers 800 series suspensions, with a wheel base greater than 250 inches, and western star's air '96' air brake system without anti-lock brakes. these vehicles do not meet the air brake release time required by fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an in-line quick release valve in each of the drop lines to the rear most brake chambers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V151000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-09-14T00:00:00

Subject: Western star/fmvss 121

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 40

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with either hendrickson rt/rs series suspensions or chalmers 800 series suspensions, with a wheel base greater than 250 inches, and western star's air '96' air brake system without anti-lock brakes. these vehicles do not meet the air brake release time required by fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Consequence Summary: Air brake release time may be longer than anticipated by the operator increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install an in-line quick release valve in each of the drop lines to the rear most brake chambers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-barp~kn4z.4khr

NHTSA ID: 97V151000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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