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NHTSA recall 84V155000

Exterior lighting

Western Star Western Star

Reported Dec 5, 1984516 vehicles affectedWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Built Oct 1, 1982 – Oct 1, 1984

The defect

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 remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Western Star Western Star
198219831984

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.