Western Star · Canada · Crit
Western Star Conventional: Steering
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1988–1989 — about 43 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain trucks could experience fatigue cracking of the axle beam which in turn could result in complete rupture of the forged centre section of the beam. A beam failure could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: axle beams will be replaced on affected vehicles.
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