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1997 Western Star Western Star problems

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Suspension: front: hubReported May 6, 1999 · 1 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack.
Risk
This fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these hubs with production level 3 hubs.

Recall number 99V128001 · Recall details

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Western Star Western Star.

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1 recall, covering suspension.

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