Western Star · Canada · High
Western Star 6900, 5800 +2 more: Suspension
Affects Western Star 6900, 5800, 4900, 4800 · 2000–2001 — about 29 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain trucks equipped with Chalmers suspensions may suffer torque rod eye to tube weld failure which may cause a lack of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the torque rods.
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