NHTSA Recall 84V015000
Filed by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1984-01-08. An estimated 18 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE RATIO ADAPTER ATTACHED TO THE SPEEDOMETER AND AN AIR SWITCH, BOTH LOCATED BEHIND THE DASH, MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH A HEATER DUCT HOSE THAT IS REINFORCED WITH COILED WIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
THE HEATER DUCT HOSE WILL BE REROUTED, AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON TWO SPEED REAR AXLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY AFIRE MAY RESULT. INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
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