| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : WESTERN STAR | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19960201 - 19980130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V128001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990501 | Date Received by ODI: 19990506 | Date Added to Database: 19990526 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: W-9901 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK. |
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Consequence:
THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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