Recall 99V128001: 1996–1998 Western Star Western Star

Report received

May 6, 1999

Manufacturer

Western star trucks, inc.

Potentially affected

1vehicles

Model years

1996–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Western Star Western Star0 complaints
• 1997 Western Star Western Star0 complaints
• 1998 Western Star Western Star0 complaints