1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR RECALL - #84V131000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS
THE TRAILER STOP LAMP WIRE WAS MISTAKENLY OMITTED FROM AN INSTALLATION DIAGRAM AND MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO ITS TERMINAL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." IF THE TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK HAS SEPARATE STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, THE STOP LAMPS WILL NOT OPERATE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1984 - 8/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
11/7/1984 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/2/1984 |
| # Affected |
385 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
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| Description |
THE TRAILER STOP LAMP WIRE WAS MISTAKENLY OMITTED FROM AN INSTALLATION DIAGRAM AND MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO ITS TERMINAL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." IF THE TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK HAS SEPARATE STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, THE STOP LAMPS WILL NOT OPERATE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE TRAILER CABLE WIRING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; SIGNAL LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WILL LIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES AREAPPLIED, HOWEVER THE LIGHTS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRIGHTNESS AND A COLLISIONCOULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1984 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
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