1997 Western Star Constellation and Western Star Heritage recall: switch
Western Star Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 14, 1997. It covers about 40 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 40
- reported
- Sep 14, 1997
- owners notified
- Oct 10, 1997
Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Air brake release time may be longer than anticipated by the operator increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an in-line quick release valve in each of the drop lines to the rear most brake chambers.
Recall number 97V151000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 97V151000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Western Star Constellation and Western Star Heritage switch?
Yes. Recall 97V151000, reported on September 14, 1997, covers about 40 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V151000?
Dealers will install an in-line quick release valve in each of the drop lines to the rear most brake chambers.
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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