Vehicle recall 95V019000 · February 7, 1995
1994 Western Star Conventional
A protective grease coating used on the steering knuckle was not removed prior to assembly of the steering arms.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A protective grease coating used on the steering knuckle was not removed prior to assembly of the steering arms. Also the joints could have been assembled with keys that were softer than specified and with nuts of a "softer" material than anticipated.
- Consequence
- These conditions can allow the steering arm to turninside the knuckle shearing the locator key resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean the steering arm/knuckle joints, replace the nuts and keys, and retorque the steering arm nuts.
- Notes
- System: steering; linkages; knuckle.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks utilizing rockwell axle assemblies.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact western star at 1-604-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V019000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 7, 1995
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 26, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 159
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Star Conventional (1994): 1994
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