Recall Detail
WESTERN STAR / WESTERN STAR / 1983
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 30418 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: WESTERN STAR |
| Recalled Component Id: 000004244000033400000000207 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: WESTERN STAR | Model Year: 1983 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V015000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Manufacturer That Filed Report: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1982 | End date of Manufacturing: Dec, 01 1983 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 18 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Feb, 28 1984 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | Report Received Date: Jan, 08 1984 |
| Record Creation date : Feb, 24 1984 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : The ratio adapter attached to the speedometer and an air switch, both located behind the dash, may come in contact with a heater duct hose that is reinforced with coiled wire. | Consequence Summary: |
| Corrective Summary : The heater duct hose will be rerouted, away from any electrical components. | Recall Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with eaton two speed rear axles.system: electrical system; wiring.consequences of defect: should this occur, an electrical short and possibly afire may result. injury to vehicle occupants may occur. |
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