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Transport Canada Vehicles

1976–1977 Western Star 4800 Recall

Issued June 3, 1977
Issue
Hazard description
TRUCKS EQUIPPED FOR AIRPORT SERVICE. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FIRESTONE DISC WHEEL (PART NO. 25668) AND THE CORNERS OF THE BRAKE DRUMS ON ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL FRONT AXLES (MODEL NO. FDS 1600) SUCH THAT FORCIBLY SEATING THE WHEEL COULD DEFORM THE MOUNTING STUD AREA. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DISC AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
Vehicle
WESTERN STAR 4800