NHTSA Recall 84V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V131000; Date: Oct. 16, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Western Star Western Star
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 385
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and repair the trailer cable wiring at no charge to owner.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 2, 1984
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