NHTSA recall campaign
94V221000
ManufacturerWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Reported1994-11-09Affected1,690 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.
Risk
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →