How many recalls does the 1988 Western Star Truck Tractor have?

The 1988 Western Star Truck Tractor has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Western Star Truck Tractor has an open recall?

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1988 Western Star Truck Tractor Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Western Star Truck Tractor has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,690 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 94V221000 1994-11-09 1,690 affected

Defect

THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.

Consequence

THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Western Star Truck Tractor as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.