1996 Western Star Conventional recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Western Star Conventional, covering 373 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Suspension
- What is wrong
- The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.
- Risk
- Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
- Remedy
- Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. Dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Recall number 96V124003 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
- What is wrong
- The windshield wiper arm can interfere with the main cab dash harness which passes behind the center dash section. The wiper arm can wear through one or more of the wires in the harness and cause a short circuit.
- Risk
- In electronic engines (caterpillar only) or dda engines, the engine would stop. If the engine were to stop suddenly when the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and maneuvering through traffic, there would be a potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the main cab wiring harness routing.
Recall number 96V100000 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Western Star Conventional recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Western Star Conventional 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 1996 Western Star Conventional have?
3, covering suspension, electrical system and service brakes, air.
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