Does the 1997 Western Star Constellation have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Western Star Constellation recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western Star dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Western Star Constellation?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Western Star Constellation recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Western Star Constellation. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Western Star been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Western Star dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Western Star Constellation recalls, newest first

September 14, 1997NHTSA 97V15100040 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty 6X4 trucks equipped with either hendrickson rt/rs series suspensions or chalmers 800 series suspensions, with a wheel base greater than 250 inches, and western star's air '96' air brake system without anti-lock brakes. These vehicles do not meet the air brake release time required by FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence: Air brake release time may be longer than anticipated by the operator increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an in-line quick release valve in each of the drop lines to the rear most brake chambers.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 25, 1997NHTSA 97V07500014 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Western Star Constellation were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Western Star Constellation years

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Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 1997 Western Star Constellation have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Western Star Constellation recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western Star dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Western Star Constellation?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.