NHTSA Recall 88V131000

Filed by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.. Component: Steering. Reported 1988-08-04. An estimated 100 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

STEERING ARMS USED ON FRONT AXLES CONTAIN DIMENSIONAL INCONSISTENCIES.

Risk

STEERING ARMS COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS.

What the manufacturer will do

REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT STEERING ARMS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATONEFA-12 FRONT STEERING AXLE.

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Vehicles covered by this recall