1996 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 20 TSBs
97V075000 Apr 25, 1997
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH A FIREWALL ADAPTER PLATE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT BOOT. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE TOP OF THE OPENING IN THE ADAPTER PLATE CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO CONTACT THE TOP OF THE FIREWALL... Read more
Consequence
IF THE STEERING SHAFT FAILS, STEERING CONTROL WILL BE LOST INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FIREWALL ADAPTER PLATE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
96V148000 Aug 1, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Defect Description
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 R... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FRONT BRAKES ON THESE TRUCKS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
20 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 071120 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
SB-49-12
May 1, 2012
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
WESTERN STAR: AROUND THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CRYSTAL OR POWDER BUILT UP INDICATES A LEAK CAUSED BY EVAPORATION OF DEF EXPOSED TO AIR AND/OR DAMPNESS. *PE
SB-49-12
May 1, 2012
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
WESTERN STAR: AROUND THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CRYSTAL OR POWDER BUILT UP INDICATES A LEAK CAUSED BY EVAPORATION OF DEF EXPOSED TO AIR AND/OR DAMPNESS. *PE
35-7
Feb 1, 2012
105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
WESTERN STAR: LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS, REAR DRIVE AXLES. *JS
35-7
Feb 1, 2012
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
WESTERN STAR: LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS, REAR DRIVE AXLES. *JS
35-7
Feb 1, 2012
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WESTERN STAR: LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS, REAR DRIVE AXLES. *JS
SB-49-7
Jan 1, 2012
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WESTERN STAR: EPA07 EXHAUST BELLOWS REPLACEMENT. IF A FAILED EXHAUST BELLOWS ON AN EPA07 ENGINE INSTALLATION, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW STYLE BELLOWS, AND TWO NEW MATCHING CLAMPS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 6/14/2011. *KB
SB-46-9
May 1, 2011
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITH A DIFFERENT VERSION PUMP. *RM
SB-35-07
May 1, 2011
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: INFORMATION ON WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION IN THE REAR AXLE. *RM
SB-35-06
May 1, 2011
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE, INSPECT, AND RESEAL THE LOWER PINION COVER ON THE REAR AXLES. *RM
SB-32-13
May 1, 2011
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: THE REAR SUSPENSION AIR-SPRING ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REDESIGNED. *RM
SB-49-8
Mar 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: THERE ARE NEW CGI BELLOWS DUE TO CURRENT ONES THAT ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. *RM
SB-46-8
Jan 1, 2010
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
WESTERN STAR: TRW TAS85 STEERING GEAR INTERNAL LEAKAGE TEST. SOME TRW TAS85 STEERING GEARS HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL RELIEF VALVE. THESE STEERING GEARS ARE TYPICALLY INSTALLED WITH POWER STEERING PUMPS THAT HAVE A PRESSURE RELI
SB-31-7
Aug 1, 2009
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WESTERN STAR TRUCK: 5 PIECE BACK OF CAB SERVICE CROSSMEMBER. 5 PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR THE TUBULAR BACK OF CAB CROSSMEMBERS. FOLLOW STEPS TO REPLACE A TUBULAR BACK OF CAB CR
SB-32-10
Feb 1, 2009
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
WESTERN STAR: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-10
Feb 1, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
WESTERN STAR: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-10
Feb 1, 2009
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
WESTERN STAR: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-10
Feb 1, 2009
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
WESTERN STAR: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
95WS001
Oct 1, 1995
071120 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
BETWEEN JULY 21, 1993 AND SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 THE MANUFACTURER OF THE 26 INCH DIAMETER FUEL TANK STRAPS BUILT THE PARTS OUTSIDE THE PRINT SPECIFICATIONS IN THAT THE LOCATION OF THE STEP BRACKET WAS INCORRECT. THIS DOES NOT IN ANY WAY COMPRO
9502
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NEW RED DOT CONSTANT TEMPERATURE CONTROL ANALYZER. *TW
95WS001
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT USING INCORRECT TOP RUBBER ON THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT. THE MANUFACTURE PERIOD WAS JANUARY 3, 1995 THROUGH JANUARY 10, 1995. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ98004
Opened: Mar 18, 1998 , Closed: Oct 7, 1998
STEERING COLUMNS
THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A FIREWALL ADAPTER PLATE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT BOOT WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE TOP OPENING IN THE ADAPTER PLATE.
WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION across all model years (1995, 2012).
11
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths