Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V075000 Reported April 25, 1997

Western star/steering

Q: What is recall 97V075000?

NHTSA recall 97V075000 was issued by Western Star Trucks, Inc. on April 25, 1997. It addresses: Western star/steering. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering 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. · Steering · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V075000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 25, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: conventional trucks and truck/tractors equipped with a firewall adapter plate for the steering shaft boot. Insufficient clearance between the top of the steering shaft and the top of the opening in the adapter plate can cause the steering shaft to contact the top of the firewall adapter opening wearing a groove in the steering shaft. if the groove is allowed to wear deep enough, the shaft can fail.

Safety Consequence

If the steering shaft fails, steering control will be lost increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the firewall adapter plate on the affected 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 97V075000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 97V075000

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

What is recall 97V075000?

NHTSA recall 97V075000 was issued by Western Star Trucks, Inc. on April 25, 1997. It addresses: Western star/steering. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Western Star Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V075000 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.