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  NHTSA Recall 84V015000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V015000; Date: Jan. 8, 1984

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1983 Western Star Western Star

Component: Electrical System:wiring

Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Affected Units:: 18

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

The heater duct hose will be rerouted, away from any electrical components.

icon4 Recall 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 1984

Also see:

All recalls of Western Star vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.