| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : WESTERN STAR | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19821001 - 19831201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V015000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840228 | Date Received by ODI: 19840108 | Date Added to Database: 19840224 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE RATIO ADAPTER ATTACHED TO THE SPEEDOMETER AND AN AIR SWITCH, BOTH LOCATED BEHIND THE DASH, MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH A HEATER DUCT HOSE THAT IS REINFORCED WITH COILED WIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE HEATER DUCT HOSE WILL BE REROUTED, AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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