Steering: linkagesRecall 88V-131 · 1996 Western Star Heritage
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 88V-131 covers 100 1996 Western Star Heritage for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STEERING ARMS USED ON FRONT AXLES CONTAIN DIMENSIONAL INCONSISTENCIES.
The risk
STEERING ARMS COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS.
The fix
REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT STEERING ARMS.
SYSTEM: STEERING ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATONEFA-12 FRONT STEERING AXLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1988 to July 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.