WESTERN STAR UNSPECIFIED 1983: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V155000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-11-12 | 1984-12-05 | 1985-01-07 |
Production Dates: 1982-10-01 - 1984-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 516
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SLEEPER AND INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OVERHEAT THE WIRES, RESULTING INHEAT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING MATERIALS. SMOKE HAZARD AND POSSIBLE FIRE COULDCAUSE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
