WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1995

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1995. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 13, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR DRYER

AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER PRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.

NHTSA ID: 95E003002

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 283

Consequence Summary:

IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 22, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM

THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE FRONT BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE FRONT HUBS AS THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS WEAR, RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. A PIECE OF THE FAILED SPRING CAN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG AND THE STEERING TO PULL TO ONE SIDE.

NHTSA ID: 95V034000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 48

Consequence Summary:

STEERING PULL FROM THE DRAGGING BRAKE CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 7, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

A PROTECTIVE GREASE COATING USED ON THE STEERING KNUCKLE WAS NOT REMOVED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING ARMS. ALSO THE JOINTS COULD HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH KEYS THAT WERE SOFTER THAN SPECIFIED AND WITH NUTS OF A "SOFTER" MATERIAL THAN ANTICIPATED.

NHTSA ID: 95V019000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 159

Consequence Summary:

THESE CONDITIONS CAN ALLOW THE STEERING ARM TO TURNINSIDE THE KNUCKLE SHEARING THE LOCATOR KEY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE STEERING ARM/KNUCKLE JOINTS, REPLACE THE NUTS AND KEYS, AND RETORQUE THE STEERING ARM NUTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 1, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:BUNK SLEEPER:TRUCK

STRAPS HOLDING THE SLEEPER UPPER BUNK IN THE RAISED POSITION CAN RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 95V014000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 122

Consequence Summary:

IF THE RESTRAINING STRAP RELEASES SUDDENLY, THEBUNK FALLS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN STRIKE AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RETAINING STRAPS WITH AN IMPROVED AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY BELT STYLE DESIGN STRAP.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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