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 1985 Western Star C.o.e. in Canada.
Certain trucks were built with a foot controlled brake valve that may, if a combination of conditions occur, malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass the control piston "O" ring. If present, these conditions may, without warning, cause overly aggressive braking during normal brake applications resulting in the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: Actuator plunger under brake pedal will be replaced as well as the floor mounted brake valve mounting plate and pedal mounting bracket under valve.
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 top torque rods on the Chalmers 800 series suspensions may contain inadequate welds. This could cause the torque rod to fail without warning allowing the rear axle(s) to move out of position and result in vehicle instability and loss of directional control. Correction: Torque rods will be replaced with a new one piece design which eliminates the above mentioned weld.
A failure of this component (suspension) 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 non-locking retractor seat belts may loosen during normal vehicle operating conditions. The free end of the seat belt may creep back into the retractor without warning, allowing undesirable occupant movement during a sudden vehicle maneuver, and possible personal injury. Correction: Non-locking retractor will be replaced with an automatic locking retractor. Note: This recall supersedes recall 198588.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) 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 were built with driver and passenger seats; which, when the seat belt is extended completely from the non- locking retractor, buckled and adjusted around the occupant's pelvic area, may not allow the belt to remain sufficiently snug during vehicle operation. This condition may allow undesirable occupant movement during a sudden vehicle manuever and present a potential for personal injury in the event of a crash. Note: This recall superseded by recall 1986135.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) 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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