1996 Western Star Heritage
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1996 Western Star Heritage. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the front brakes on these trucks.
Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the cable not allowing the throttle toreturn to the idle postion, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.
Steering arms used on front axles contain dimensional inconsistencies.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Steering arms could eventually develop fatigue cracks.
Remedy
Replace suspect front steering arms.
The outer stainless steel skin on the muffler could reach temperatures over 400 degrees.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Persons using the muffler mounted grab handles forsupport to enter or exit the cab could receive severe hand or arm burns.
Remedy
Add heat shields to the stainless steel wrapped mufflers in question.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles.
- 10039623Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle.
- 10039622Western star trucks: instructions to remove, inspect, and reseal the lower pinion cover on the rear axles.
- 10039621Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned.
- 10038246Western star trucks: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure.
- 10036725Western star: epa07 exhaust bellows replacement. If a failed exhaust bellows on an epa07 engine installation, replace it with a new style bellows, and two new matching clamps. No model years listed. Updated on 6/14/2011. Updated 4/20/12.
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