1996 Western Star Heritage Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1996 Western Star Heritage problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drumReported August 1, 1996 · 88 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The brake return spring can contact the hub. Further wear of the brake lining material will lead to wear of the return spring and the spring can fail prematurely.
Risk: Pieces of the failed spring could then lodge in the brake cam causing either the affected brake to stay applied when the other brakes have been released, or stopping the affected brake from applying when the other brakes are applied. The vehicle could then be pulled in a lateral direction off the road or into oncoming traffic increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the front brakes on these trucks.

Recall number 96V148000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: springsReported January 3, 1989 · 1,134 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
Risk: This could cause the cable not allowing the throttle toreturn to the idle postion, which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.

Recall number 89V017000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported August 4, 1988 · 100 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Steering arms used on front axles contain dimensional inconsistencies.
Risk: Steering arms could eventually develop fatigue cracks.
Remedy: Replace suspect front steering arms.

Recall number 88V131000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported July 12, 1988 · 12 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The outer stainless steel skin on the muffler could reach temperatures over 400 degrees.
Risk: Persons using the muffler mounted grab handles forsupport to enter or exit the cab could receive severe hand or arm burns.
Remedy: Add heat shields to the stainless steel wrapped mufflers in question.

Recall number 88V112000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 1996 Western Star Heritage reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Western Star Heritage.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Western Star Heritage?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1996 Western Star Heritage have?

4 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control and steering.

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