Western Star 4800: Not Entered

Affects Western Star 4800 · 1976–1977 — about 28 vehicles.

The hazard

TRUCKS EQUIPPED FOR AIRPORT SERVICE. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FIRESTONE DISC WHEEL (PART NO. 25668) AND THE CORNERS OF THE BRAKE DRUMS ON ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL FRONT AXLES (MODEL NO. FDS 1600) SUCH THAT FORCIBLY SEATING THE WHEEL COULD DEFORM THE MOUNTING STUD AREA. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DISC AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational