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1996 Western Star Heritage recalls

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

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

For the 1996 Western Star Heritage. 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.

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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.

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.

1996 Western Star Heritage recalls, newest first

August 1, 1996NHTSA 96V14800088 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 3, 1989NHTSA 89V0170001,134 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Summary
Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
Consequence
This could cause the cable not allowing the throttle toreturn to the idle postion, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 12, 1988NHTSA 88V11200012 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
The outer stainless steel skin on the muffler could reach temperatures over 400 degrees.
Consequence
Persons using the muffler mounted grab handles forsupport to enter or exit the cab could receive severe hand or arm burns.
Remedy
Add heat shields to the stainless steel wrapped mufflers in question.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Western Star Heritage were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Western Star Heritage years

Other 1996 Western Star models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

  1. 1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
  2. 1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
  4. 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
  5. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Western Star Heritage have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, steering, structure. 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 1996 Western Star Heritage 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 1996 Western Star Heritage?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.