Western Star Conventional: Brakes

Affects Western Star Conventional · 1982 — about 4 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the Rockwell front brake assemblies have a 6 inch diameter pilot hole to accommodate the front axle spindle which is 5 1/2 inches in diameter. On a braking application, uneven brake shoe wear can occur and excessive braking forces are applied directly on the brake assembly mounting. This could cause the brake assembly mounting bolts to fail resulting in front brake failure.

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