Recall
Western Star Western Star — 84V131000
NHTSA ID
84V131000
Make
Western Star
Model
Western Star
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1984-10-16
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Units Affected
385
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE TRAILER CABLE WIRING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.