Western Star · Canada · High
Western Star C.O.E.: Steering
Affects Western Star C.O.E. · 1975–1980 — about 381 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain trucks may contain insufficient slip joint clearance between the steering column base in the cab and the frame mounted steering gear. This condition may result in failure of the steering column shaft under normal operasting conditions and could cause loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
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