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Western Star - Daimler truck north america
Official notice
29 Aug 2017
Last checked
29 Aug 2017
An official Health Canada notice concerns Western Star - Daimler truck north america. On certain vehicles, the front axle weight limit may be greater than the front spring capacities. If the axle load exceeds the maximum weight capacity of the springs, the springs could fatigue and potentially lead to the front axle separating from the vehicle. This would result in a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will replace the front axle springs. Published 2017-08-29.
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Recall number
68061
Official notice
2017-08-29
The hazard
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the front axle weight limit may be greater than the front spring capacities. If the axle load exceeds the maximum weight capacity of the springs, the springs could fatigue and potentially lead to the front axle separating from the vehicle. This would result in a loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will replace the front axle springs.
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Brand: Western Star, Daimler Truck North.
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