Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1977 Western Star 4800 in Canada.
On certain trucks, the left windshield wiper linkage connecting arm can experience fatigue failure at the pivot pin for the right hand linkage, resulting in both left and right windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
A failure of this component (visual system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
TRUCKS EQUIPPED FOR AIRPORT SERVICE. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FIRESTONE DISC WHEEL (PART NO. 25668) AND THE CORNERS OF THE BRAKE DRUMS ON ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL FRONT AXLES (MODEL NO. FDS 1600) SUCH THAT FORCIBLY SEATING THE WHEEL COULD DEFORM THE MOUNTING STUD AREA. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DISC AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
Explore safety recall records by model year.