Western Star Western Star 1982
Model Western Star made in 1982 by Western Star got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V155000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 10/01/1982 to 10/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 516 | 11/12/1984 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 12/05/1984 | 01/07/1985 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||