Power steering pump started to lock up when turning, causing vehicle to run off the road, replaced both. Due to bad pump, the only fix I to buy an outside vender pump and resivoir to put on the vehicle.
The worst 1999 Western Star Constellation problems
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Recalls 1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.
Recall number 01V044002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Western Star Constellation 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up...
- Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles
- Western star: EPA07 exhaust bellows replacement
- Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned
- Western star trucks: instructions to remove, inspect, and reseal the lower pinion cover on the rear axles
- Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle
- Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump
- Western star trucks: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure
- Western star: trw TAS85 steering gear internal leakage test
- Western star truck: 5 piece back of cab service crossmember
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Questions about the 1999 Western Star Constellation
Is the 1999 Western Star Constellation reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Western Star Constellation, close to a typical Constellation model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Western Star Constellation?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Western Star Constellation have?
1 recall, covering steering.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Western Star Constellation steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V044002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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