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Western Star · Canada · High

Western Star Conventional: Steering

Affects Western Star Conventional · 1988 — about 26 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain trucks, the drag link may weaken as the result of contact with the steering box in a hard left hand turn with full compression of the front springs. This could result in loss of steering control and a possible vehicle crash. Correction: Drag link will be replaced with one of a new design.

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