Recall Query · Closed

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Action number

RQ98004

Opened

Mar 18, 1998

Closed

Oct 7, 1998

Outcome

Recall 97V075000

Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 97V075000.

Campaign 97V075000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

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.

Vehicles under investigation

1995 Western Star Constellation1996 Western Star Constellation1997 Western Star Constellation

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.