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 1995 Western Star 4800 in Canada.
On certain vehicles fitted with optional in-cab batteries, fuel lines may contact the cab power harness, resulting in chafe damage that could present a fire hazard. Correction: Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines.
A failure of this component (fuel 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).
On certain trucks, the steering shaft may contact the top of the firewall adapter opening. Over time the adapter could wear a groove in the steering shaft and eventually cause the steering shaft to fail, resulting in loss of steering control and a possible crash. Correction: Firewall adapter plate will be modified on affected vehicles.
A failure of this component (steering) 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).
Note: certain trucks equipped with Westport WS-16 front axles with Eaton ES 16.5 X 5 or 16.5 X 6 brakes. In these combinations the front brake return spring contacts the hub after about 20% wear of the brake shoes. Further wear of the brake material will lead to wear of the return spring and the spring may eventually fail prematurely. Pieces of the failed spring may then lodge in the brake cam causing either the affected brake to stay applied when the other brakes have been released, or stopping the affected brake from applying when the other brakes are applied. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to be pulled in a lateral direction off the road or into on-coming traffic. Correction: Front brakes will be modified by installing horse collar/double return spring kits.
A failure of this component (brakes) 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).
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