1997 Western Star Heritage recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Western Star Heritage, 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
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
Questions about the 1997 Western Star Heritage recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Western Star Heritage 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 Heritage have?
2, covering service brakes, air and trailer hitches.
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