Vehicles Updated 1996-08-01

WESTERN STAR/SUSPENSION

Recalled Product

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.


Hazard / Issue

THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT OF THE TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED FROM AS-ROLLED SAE4140 STEEL RATHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ANNEALED SAE4140. THESE SHAFTS CAN FRACTURE INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.

Issued by

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)