Recall
Western Star Western Star — 84V155000
NHTSA ID
84V155000
Make
Western Star
Model
Western Star
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1984-12-05
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
516
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.