WESTERN STAR 4900SA PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

WESTERN STAR 4900SA PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of WESTERN STAR 4900SA recalls and defective parts found on WESTERN STAR 4900SA automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the WESTERN STAR 4900SA manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For WESTERN STAR 4900SA

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
2003-2004 WESTERN STAR 4900SA STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Recall
2003-2004 WESTERN STAR 4900SA	STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Units affected: 275	FREIGHTLINER LLC Report Date: 2004-03-08
Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES, THE REPLACEMENT CLAMP AND DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE 5/8-11-GRADE B PREVAILING TORQUE HEX NUT. IF THE FINAL TIGHTENING IS LESS THAN 65 LB.-FT., THE CLAMP LOAD WOULD BE UNACCEPTABLY LOW AND COULD COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE DRAG LINK.