Vehicle recall 96V148000 · August 1, 1996
Western Star Constellation and Heritage
The brake return spring can contact the hub.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake return spring can contact the hub. Further wear of the brake lining material will lead to wear of the return spring and the spring can fail prematurely.
- Consequence
- Pieces of the failed spring could then lodge in the brake cam causing either the affected brake to stay applied when the other brakes have been released, or stopping the affected brake from applying when the other brakes are applied. The vehicle could then be pulled in a lateral direction off the road or into oncoming traffic increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the front brakes on these trucks.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin August 15, 1996. Note: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 1-604-860-3319.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 1996
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 16, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 88
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
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 Constellation (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Western Star Heritage (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
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