1979 Western Star Western
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Western Star Western. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1979 Western Star Western. Newest first.
Steering shaft binder bolts on certain vehicles are either loose or over-tightened. Either condition can lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the steering column, even if the factory installed bolt has been properly retightened.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Unique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. This will be done at no charge to owner.
Every Western Star Western model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.