Western Star · Canada · High
Western Star Conventional: Steering
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1978–1984 — about 8 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the pitman arm was undertorqued when installed on the sector shaft of the steering box. Separation of the pitman arm would result in loss of steering control.
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