WESTERN STAR UNSPECIFIED 1983: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V015000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-02-28 | 1984-01-08 | 1984-02-24 |
Production Dates: 1982-10-01 - 1983-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE HEATER DUCT HOSE WILL BE REROUTED, AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON TWO SPEED REAR AXLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY AFIRE MAY RESULT. INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
