1997 Western Star Constellation recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Western Star Constellation, covering 54 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
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 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: conventional trucks and truck/tractors equipped with a firewall adapter plate for the steering shaft boot. Insufficient clearance between the top of the steering shaft and the top of the opening in the adapter plate can cause the steering shaft to contact the top of the firewall adapter opening wearing a groove in the steering shaft. If the groove is allowed to wear deep enough, the shaft can fail.
- Risk
- If the steering shaft fails, steering control will be lost increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the firewall adapter plate on the affected vehicles.
Recall number 97V075000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Western Star Constellation recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Western Star Constellation has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Western Star Constellation have?
2, covering service brakes, air and steering.
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