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1997 Western Star Heritage 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 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.

1997 Western Star Heritage recalls, newest first

September 14, 1997NHTSA 97V15200014 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fontaine SL6FM229-8375 fixed fifth wheels. The fifth wheel mounting plate flanges in the front and rear can interfere with the normal articulation of the fifth wheel. This interference can lead to damage of the fifth wheel lock handle and/or the top plate.
Consequence
Damage of these components can lead to failure of the connection between the tractor and the semi-trailer allowing the semi-trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fifth wheel mounting plates and repair any damaged fifth wheel components.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

Owner complaints

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

Other Western Star Heritage years

Other 1997 Western Star models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Western Star Heritage have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, service brakes, air. 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 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 1997 Western Star Heritage?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.