Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.
Switch to another Western Star 4800 model year.
Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 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).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
Explore safety recall records by model year.