Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-02-22.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V034000
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Vehicles affected
48
Reported to NHTSA
1995-02-22
Owners notified
1995-07-20
Defect description
THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE FRONT BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE FRONT HUBS AS THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS WEAR, RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. A PIECE OF THE FAILED SPRING CAN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG AND THE STEERING TO PULL TO ONE SIDE.
Safety risk
STEERING PULL FROM THE DRAGGING BRAKE CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; SHOE AND DRUM ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 16.5X6 FRONT BRAKES AND ROCKWELL FRONT HUBS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.