Vehicle recall 97V075000 · April 25, 1997

1995-1997 Western Star Constellation

Vehicle description: conventional trucks and truck/tractors equipped with a firewall adapter plate for the steering shaft boot.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: conventional trucks and truck/tractors equipped with a firewall adapter plate for the steering shaft boot. Insufficient clearance between the top of the steering shaft and the top of the opening in the adapter plate can cause the steering shaft to contact the top of the firewall adapter opening wearing a groove in the steering shaft. If the groove is allowed to wear deep enough, the shaft can fail.
Consequence: If the steering shaft fails, steering control will be lost increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the firewall adapter plate on the affected vehicles.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 20, 1997.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 1-250-660-3319.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V075000
Reported to NHTSA: April 25, 1997
Filed by: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Owner notification: June 9, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 14
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 97V075000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995

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