WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 11, 2000

(Campaign #: W-0004)

WESTERN STAR/BALL JOINTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.

NHTSA ID: 00V246304

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 303

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 22, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WESTERN STAR/ABS ECU

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.

NHTSA ID: 00V232004

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 383

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 5, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WESTERN STAR/EATON TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.

NHTSA ID: 00V131002

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH.

Corrective Action:

EATON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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