Vehicle recall 00V246304 · October 11, 2000

1999-2000 Western Star Western Star

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW 20-edl ball-socket assemblies.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were produced between July 5 and October 3, 1999.
Consequence: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
Notes: Owner notification began November 8, 2000.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western star at 1-250-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V246304
Reported to NHTSA: October 11, 2000
Filed by: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: W-0004
Owner notification: November 8, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 303
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 00V246304 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Western Star Western Star (1999-2000): 2000, 1999

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