Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V128001 Reported May 6, 1999

Western star/truck hub

Q: What is recall 99V128001?

NHTSA recall 99V128001 was issued by Western Star Trucks, Inc. on May 6, 1999. It addresses: Western star/truck hub. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension 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. · Suspension · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V128001

Manufacturer Campaign

W-9901

Manufacturer

Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 6, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. these hubs can fatigue crack.

Safety Consequence

This fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these hubs with production level 3 hubs.

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 99V128001 or campaign W-9901.
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 99V128001

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

What is recall 99V128001?

NHTSA recall 99V128001 was issued by Western Star Trucks, Inc. on May 6, 1999. It addresses: Western star/truck hub. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Western Star Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V128001 or the manufacturer campaign number W-9901. 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.