1982 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR RECALL - #84V155000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1982 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1982 - 10/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
1/7/1985 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/12/1984 |
| # Affected |
516 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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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