What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1985108
- Recall date
- 29 September 1985
- Make
- Western Star
- Models
- C.o.e.
- Model years
- 1983 to 1984
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 12
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain trucks, the Midland brake quick release air valve contains a valve diaphram that may balloon when the parking brakes are applied which may prevent the parking brakes from setting, this could allow an unattended vehicle to move with the potential for a vehicle crash or injury to persons in the vicinity.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1985108.