1996 Western Star Conventional recall: service brakes, air
Western Star Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 27, 1996. It covers about 12 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12
- reported
- Mar 27, 1996
- owners notified
- May 21, 1996
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In an emergency situation, the brake system would not work properly increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an inversion valve in these vehicles.
Recall number 96V053000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 96V053000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Western Star Conventional service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 96V053000, reported on March 27, 1996, covers about 12 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V053000?
Dealers will install an inversion valve in these vehicles.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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