NHTSA

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Hazard

THESE CONDITIONS CAN ALLOW THE STEERING ARM TO TURNINSIDE THE KNUCKLE SHEARING THE LOCATOR KEY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

What You Should Do

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE STEERING ARM/KNUCKLE JOINTS, REPLACE THE NUTS AND KEYS, AND RETORQUE THE STEERING ARM NUTS.

Products

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Brand
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

Units Affected

159