Engine & cooling

1990 Western Star Conventional Engine problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1990 Western Star Conventional's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Engine recalls for the 1990 Western Star Conventional

Engine and engine cooling: manifold / header / muffler / tail pipe

96V022000Jan 5, 199621 vehicles affected

The problem: These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
The risk: Someone working behind the cab could contact the hot muffler causing personal injury. Also some of these vehicles were equipped with deck plates with no grab handles for access.
The fix: Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.

Engine complaints

No complaints about this area yet.

Western Star Conventional engine complaints by year

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Conventional engine problems, every year

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

1990 Western Star Conventional Engine problems

Engine recalls for the 1990 Western Star Conventional

Engine complaints

Western Star Conventional engine complaints by year

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