no report yet
Low pressure warning: switch
Risk. AIR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE LONGER THAN ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
1997 Western Star HeritageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1997 Western Star Heritage. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 1997. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Western Star Heritage has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1997 Western Star Heritage recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. DAMAGE OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE SEMI-TRAILER ALLOWING THE SEMI-TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Western Star.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other Heritage year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Heritage median. How we score
'95'96'97'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1997 Heritage?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.