Western Star Western Star 1984
Model Western Star made in 1984 by Western Star got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages.
Model 1984
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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V131000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 03/01/1984 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 385 | 10/02/1984 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 10/16/1984 | 11/07/1984 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The trailer stop lamp wire was mistakenly omitted from an installation diagram and may not be connected to its terminal. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. if the trailer attached to the truck has separate stop and turn signal lamps, the stop lamps will not operate. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and repair the trailer cable wiring at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: lighting and communications; signal lamps.consequences of defect: the turn signal lamps will light when the brakes areapplied, however the lights may not provide adequate brightness and a collisioncould result. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V016000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 08/01/1983 to 07/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 5 | 01/01/1986 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 02/04/1986 | 02/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine continues to run or can start up when the sentinel shutdown unit blocks the flow of fuel. this allows fuel pressure to build up in the fuel line which may cause the fuel line or filter to split open and leak or spray fuel into the engine compartment. consequence of defect: if this occurs, the fuel leaking or spraying into the engine compartment may cause a fire. note: an immediate step to be taken to prevent a failure is to turn the control handle on the sentinel shutdown unit from run to bypass. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a pressure relief valve into the fuel supply line. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel lines. vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks 33,000 lbs. and greater gvwr equipped with caterpillar 3406b diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V129000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 05/01/1984 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 248 | 10/10/1984 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 10/16/1984 | 11/07/1984 | 571 | 206 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some door latches may not be secure due to defective springs. the springs may detach from the latch at any time. if the door of the vehicle is slammed the spring may become dislodged, preventing the door from closing. vibrations of the vehicle over a rough road may cause the spring to dislodge, allowing the door to swing open by itself. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Defective latches will be replaced with a corrected type. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; door latches.consequences of defect: an unsecured door presents the possibility of personalinjury to vehicle occupants who may be ejected from the vehicle.note: nothing can be done to reduce the chances of this malfunction occurringprior to having the defect corrected. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V105000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 06/01/1983 to 03/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 1360 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 08/26/1985 | 08/30/1985 | 573 | 000 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The lap belt may disengage from the retractor assembly when it is subjected to severe loads, such as a frontal accident, due to interference by two seat frame bolts. consequence of defect: seat belt failure during an accident causes the occupant to be unrestrained which could result in a severe or fatal injury. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Install 1.5 inch long spacer between tether bar and seat belt anchoring plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks 33,000 lbs. and greater gvwr. | |||||||||||||||