Spindle: armRecall 95V-019 · 1994 Western Star Conventional
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 95V-019 covers 159 1994 Western Star Conventional for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A PROTECTIVE GREASE COATING USED ON THE STEERING KNUCKLE WAS NOT REMOVED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING ARMS. ALSO THE JOINTS COULD HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH KEYS THAT WERE SOFTER THAN SPECIFIED AND WITH NUTS OF A "SOFTER" MATERIAL THAN ANTICIPATED.
The risk
THESE CONDITIONS CAN ALLOW THE STEERING ARM TO TURNINSIDE THE KNUCKLE SHEARING THE LOCATOR KEY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE STEERING ARM/KNUCKLE JOINTS, REPLACE THE NUTS AND KEYS, AND RETORQUE THE STEERING ARM NUTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS UTILIZING ROCKWELL AXLE ASSEMBLIES.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.
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 January 1, 1994 to November 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.