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