1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall - Campaign #84V015000

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1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR RECALL - #84V015000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING

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.

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Vehicle 1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Manufacturer WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. Manufactured between 10/1/1982 - 12/1/1983 Recalled on 2/24/1984 Influenced by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. Owners Notified on 2/28/1984 # Affected 18 Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Description 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. Consequences Corrective action THE HEATER DUCT HOSE WILL BE REROUTED, AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. 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. See also 1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT 1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY