How many recalls does the 1996 Western Star Heritage have?

The 1996 Western Star Heritage has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Western Star Heritage has an open recall?

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1996 Western Star Heritage Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Western Star Heritage has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,334 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 96V148000 1996-08-01 88 affected

Defect

THE BRAKE RETURN SPRING CAN CONTACT THE HUB. FURTHER WEAR OF THE BRAKE LINING MATERIAL WILL LEAD TO WEAR OF THE RETURN SPRING AND THE SPRING CAN FAIL PREMATURELY.

Consequence

PIECES OF THE FAILED SPRING COULD THEN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING EITHER THE AFFECTED BRAKE TO STAY APPLIED WHEN THE OTHER BRAKES HAVE BEEN RELEASED, OR STOPPING THE AFFECTED BRAKE FROM APPLYING WHEN THE OTHER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE COULD THEN BE PULLED IN A LATERAL DIRECTION OFF THE ROAD OR INTO…

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FRONT BRAKES ON THESE TRUCKS.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 89V017000 1989-01-03 1,134 affected

Defect

CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.

STEERING 88V131000 1988-08-04 100 affected

Defect

STEERING ARMS USED ON FRONT AXLES CONTAIN DIMENSIONAL INCONSISTENCIES.

Consequence

STEERING ARMS COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS.

Remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT FRONT STEERING ARMS.

STRUCTURE 88V112000 1988-07-12 12 affected

Defect

THE OUTER STAINLESS STEEL SKIN ON THE MUFFLER COULD REACH TEMPERATURES OVER 400 DEGREES.

Consequence

PERSONS USING THE MUFFLER MOUNTED GRAB HANDLES FORSUPPORT TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB COULD RECEIVE SEVERE HAND OR ARM BURNS.

Remedy

ADD HEAT SHIELDS TO THE STAINLESS STEEL WRAPPED MUFFLERS IN QUESTION.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Western Star Heritage as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.