The worst 1997 Western Star Heritage problems
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Recalls 2
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
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fontaine sl6fm229-8375 fixed fifth wheels. The fifth wheel mounting plate flanges in the front and rear can interfere with the normal articulation of the fifth wheel. This interference can lead to damage of the fifth wheel lock handle and/or the top plate.
- Risk
- Damage of these components can lead to failure of the connection between the tractor and the semi-trailer allowing the semi-trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fifth wheel mounting plates and repair any damaged fifth wheel components.
Recall number 97V152000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Western Star Heritage 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure
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Questions about the 1997 Western Star Heritage
Is the 1997 Western Star Heritage reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Western Star Heritage.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Western Star Heritage?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Western Star Heritage have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and trailer hitches.
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