Recall Detail
WESTERN STAR / WESTERN STAR / 1982
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 28472 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: WESTERN STAR |
| Recalled Component Id: 000004384000033407000000216 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: WESTERN STAR | Model Year: 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V155000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Manufacturer That Filed Report: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1982 | End date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1984 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 516 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Nov, 12 1984 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | Report Received Date: Dec, 05 1984 |
| Record Creation date : Jan, 07 1985 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : A defective toggle switch may have been installed in the sleeper of some trucks. the problem may cause an intermittent short circuit, resulting from constant vibration of the vehicle which may cause the switch terminal to wear through the insulating material. | Consequence Summary: |
| Corrective Summary : The dealer will inspect for the defect and, if necessary, install a toggle switch box to prevent a short circuit. this will be done free of charge. | Recall Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: interior systems; sleeper and interior light switch.consequences of defect: the short circuit may overheat the wires, resulting inheat damage to surrounding materials. smoke hazard and possible fire couldcause injury to vehicle occupants. |
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