Recall
Western Star Conventional — 90V200000
NHTSA ID
90V200000
Make
Western Star
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1990-12-06
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
196
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WHEN BRAKE AIR LINES AND BATTERY ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE ROUTED THROUGH THE ANGLE BRACKETS ON THE FRAME RAILS, THE LEAF SPRING MAY RUB AGAINST THE BATTERY CABLES OR AIR LINES, CAUSING FRAYING AND EVENTUALLY RUPTURE.
Consequence
IF THE BATTERY CABLES ARE SUFFICIENTLY FRAYED, THE CABLESMAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A FIRE. IF THE BRAKE AIR LINES ARERUPTURED OR PUNCTURED, SEVERELY DECREASED BRAKING ABILITY MAY ENSUE.
Remedy
REROUTE BATTERY AND AIR LINE HOSES AWAY FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION SUPPORT SPRING.