Western Star Constellation, Heritage (1995-1996): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 96V148000 · Aug 1, 1996 · Western Star Trucks, Inc.
88
vehicles affected
88
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V148000
- Date
- Aug 1, 1996
- Maker
- Western Star Trucks, Inc.
- Units affected
- 88
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Drum
- Model years
- 1995-1996
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FRONT BRAKES ON THESE TRUCKS.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | Constellation | 1995-1996 |
| Western Star | Heritage | 1995-1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V148000?
2 models: Western Star Constellation (1995-1996), Western Star Heritage (1995-1996), about 88 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V148000?
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FRONT BRAKES ON THESE TRUCKS.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.