WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 30, 1999

(Campaign #: W-9902)

WESTERN STAR/MERITOR/15" DIAMETER CAM BRAKES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 15" (WIDTHS: 4" AND 5") AIR-ACTUATED Q-PLUS CAM BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS 3030-197 BRAKE LINING (MERITOR R201) BRAKE LININGS AND ACTUATED WITH TYPE 20 AIR CHAMBERS X 5.5" SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE AFFECTED BRAKES WERE INSTALLED PREDOMINANTLY IN HEAVY TRUCK FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE TEST PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 99V082001

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 50

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING EFFORT.

Corrective Action:

THE BRAKE LINING WILL BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKE LININGS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 6, 1999

(Campaign #: W-9901)

WESTERN STAR/TRUCK HUB

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK.

NHTSA ID: 99V128001

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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