Defect Description For Recall
The Brake Return Spring Can Contact The Hub. Further Wear Of The Brake Lining Material Will Lead To Wear Of The Return Spring And The Spring Can Fail Prematurely.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
CONSTELLATION
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V148000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
Effect Of Defect
Pieces Of The Failed Spring Could Then Lodge In The Brake Cam Causing Either The Affected Brake To Stay Applied When The Other Brakes Have Been Released, Or Stopping The Affected Brake From Applying When The Other Brakes Are Applied. The Vehicle Could Then Be Pulled In A Lateral DireCTIon Off The Road Or Into Oncoming Traffic Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Modify The Front Brakes On These Trucks.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19950101
End Of Manufacture
19960613
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
88
Date Owners Notified
19960816
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960801