Recalls › 94V247000

NHTSA recall 94V247000

Electrical system › Wiring

Western Star Conventional

Reported Dec 20, 1994192 vehicles affectedWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Built Jan 1, 1994 – Oct 1, 1994

The defect

The ecm ground terminals were installed such that there IS residual stress on the terminal causing the terminal to fatigue and eventually fail.

The risk

If this terminal fails, the engine will stop andnot re-start. this can cause loss of power steering assist if thevehicle IS being driven.

The remedy

Dealers will modify the ecm ground terminal installation.

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Vehicles in this recall

Western Star Conventional
1994

Notes

System: electrical; wiring.vehicle description: conventional trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406eengines.note: if the vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact western star at 1-604-868-6222. Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.