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Western Star Heritage

Reported Aug 4, 1988100 vehicles affectedWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Built May 1, 1988 – Jul 1, 1988

The defect

Steering arms used on front axles contain dimensional inconsistencies.

The risk

Steering arms could eventually develop fatigue cracks.

The remedy

Replace suspect front steering arms.

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Vehicles in this recall

Western Star Heritage

1996

Notes

System: steering arms.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional style trucks equipped with eatonefa-12 front steering axle.

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