Western Star · Canada · Mod
Western Star Conventional: Steering
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1988 — about 31 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks equipped with an Eaton model EFA-12, 13,200 pound, front steering axle, the steering arms could develop fatigue cracks. Thus there is a possibility of steering arm failure with loss of vehicle steering control. Correction: Suspect steering arms will be replaced.
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