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NHTSARecalled Feb 22, 1995 · #95V034000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE FRONT BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE FRONT HUBS AS THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS WEAR, RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. A PIECE OF THE FAILED SPRING CAN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG AND THE STEERING TO PULL TO ONE SIDE. STEERING PULL FROM THE DRAGGING BRAKE CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

View the official CPSC notice