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.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1997 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).
Certain trucks may not meet the air brake release time required by the Standard. Correction: Two in-line quick release valves will be added to the drop lines at the rear most axle.
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).
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).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
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