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 Conventional in Canada.
Certain vehicles built with Rockwell SLHD model rear axles may experience a fracture and ultimate separation of the rear axle outer ends in the area of the spindle attachment to the axle housing. Such a separation could cause the spindle and the components attached to it including the wheels, tires, brake drums and bearings to disengage from the axle and roll free causing a risk to traffic safety and a potential for vehicle crash.
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, binding bolts used to secure steering shaft yokes to their mating components may not have been tightened to specifications. Over or under tightened binder bolts may lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the column resulting in loss of vehicle control and possible crash.
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).
On certain trucks, the drag link adapter to the valve housing of the garrison G-21 series power steering control valve may loosen and eventually disengage resulting in loss of control.
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).
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