WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1994

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1994. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1996

December 20, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THE ECM GROUND TERMINALS WERE INSTALLED SUCH THAT THERE IS RESIDUAL STRESS ON THE TERMINAL CAUSING THE TERMINAL TO FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 94V247000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 192

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS TERMINAL FAILS, THE ENGINE WILL STOP ANDNOT RE-START. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST IF THEVEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ECM GROUND TERMINAL INSTALLATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

November 9, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.

NHTSA ID: 94V221000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,690

Consequence Summary:

THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No