Western Star · Canada · Crit
Western Star Conventional: Steering
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1988 — about 156 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, internal failure of the TRW ROSS TAS65 steering gear mechanism can occur such that the gear binds and/or is unable to transmit torque between the input and output shaft. This could result in complete loss of steering control and a possible vehicle crash. Correction: Steering box 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