Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V053000 Reported March 27, 1996

Western star/brakes:air systems

Q: What is recall 96V053000?

NHTSA recall 96V053000 was issued by Western Star Trucks, Inc. on March 27, 1996. It addresses: Western star/brakes:air systems. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Western Star Trucks, Inc. · N/A · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V053000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 27, 1996

Defect Summary

These trucks were not built with inversion valves due to a programming error. The inversion valve provides modulated spring brake application during emergency braking when the "a" portion of the air brake system has failed.

Safety Consequence

In an emergency situation, the brake system would not work properly increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an inversion valve in these vehicles.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Western Star Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 96V053000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V053000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V053000?

NHTSA recall 96V053000 was issued by Western Star Trucks, Inc. on March 27, 1996. It addresses: Western star/brakes:air systems. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Western Star Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V053000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.