Western Star Conventional recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
19 recalls found for the Western Star Conventional in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Western Star Conventional recalls
- Aug 1, 199696V124003Suspension36 vehicles1995-1996 Western Star Conventional
The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled SAE4140 steel rather than the specified annealed SAE4140.
- Jun 17, 199696V100000Electrical system325 vehicles1996 Western Star Conventional
The windshield wiper arm can interfere with the main cab dash harness which passes behind the center dash section.
- Mar 27, 199696V053000Service brakes, air12 vehicles1996 Western Star Conventional
These trucks were not built with inversion valves due to a programming error.
- Feb 6, 199696V025000Vehicle speed control490 vehicles1995 Western Star Conventional
The throttle return springs can fail.
- Jan 5, 199696V022000Engine and engine cooling21 vehicles1988-1995 Western Star Conventional
These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
- Feb 22, 199595V034000Service brakes, hydraulic48 vehicles1987-1990 Western Star Conventional
The brake return springs on the front brakes can contact the front hubs as the brake pads and drums wear, resulting in spring failure.
- Feb 7, 199595V019000Steering159 vehicles1994 Western Star Conventional
A protective grease coating used on the steering knuckle was not removed prior to assembly of the steering arms.
- Jan 1, 199595V014000Equipment122 vehicles1990-1995 Western Star Conventional
Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
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