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 1982 Western Star Conventional in Canada.
Certain trucks may have throttle return springs that could fail during normal operation without prior warning. If both springs fail, the engine throttle may not return to the idle position when the throttle foot pedal is released. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible vehicle crash. Correction: throttle return springs will be replaced.
A failure of this component (engine) 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 pitman arm was undertorqued when installed on the sector shaft of the steering box. Separation of the pitman arm would result in loss of steering 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).
Certain trucks may have a defective ON-OFF toggle switch installation in the sleeper which may cause an intermittent short circuit which could lead to heat damage of the surrounding materials and a possible smoke hazard. Smoke may adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle.
A failure of this component (electrical) 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 vehicles equipped with an Eaton two-speed rear axles contain a ratio adapter attached to the rear of the speedometer and an air switch behind the dash which may come in contact with the coiled wire heater duct hose, resulting in an electrical short which could ultimately cause fire.
A failure of this component (other) 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 vehicles, the Rockwell front brake assemblies have a 6 inch diameter pilot hole to accommodate the front axle spindle which is 5 1/2 inches in diameter. On a braking application, uneven brake shoe wear can occur and excessive braking forces are applied directly on the brake assembly mounting. This could cause the brake assembly mounting bolts to fail resulting in front brake failure.
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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