Western Star · Canada · High
Western Star Conventional: Suspension
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1995–1996 — about 152 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the suspension equalizing beam shaft could fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld due to the use of a non-conforming shaft. A single shaft failure could cause the transverse beam to come into contact with the roadway, generating sparks that, in combination with other events, would affect motor vehicle safety. Correction: All equalizing beams with non-conforming shafts will be replaced with beams containing appropriate shafts.
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