# Recalls that may apply to the 2001 Western Star 5800

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

None found.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2005320](/recalls/tc/2005320.md), 2005-10-18: Fuel System. On certain vehicles fitted with optional in\-cab batteries, fuel lines may contact the cab power harness, resulting in chafe damage that could present a fire hazard.  Correction: Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines.
- [2002197](/recalls/tc/2002197.md), 2002-11-01: Steering. The TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.  This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation of the ball stud from the socket and loss of steering control. Correction:  All affected tie rods and drag links with different design ends will be replaced.
- [2001133](/recalls/tc/2001133.md), 2001-05-10: Suspension. Certain trucks equipped with Chalmers suspensions may suffer torque rod eye to tube weld failure which may cause a lack of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the torque rods.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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