NHTSA Recall 90V200000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V200000; Date: Dec. 6, 1990
If the battery cables are sufficiently frayed, the cablesmay cause a short circuit and result in a fire. If the brake air lines areruptured or punctured, severely decreased braking ability may ensue.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Western Star Conventional; 1989 Western Star Conventional; 1990 Western Star Conventional
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 196
Recall Summary:
When brake air lines and battery electrical cables are routed through the angle brackets on the frame rails, the leaf spring may rub against the battery cables or air lines, causing fraying and eventually rupture.
How to Fix:
Reroute battery and air line hoses away from the rear transmission support spring.
Recall Notes:
System: battery cable and air lines. Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with rear transmission supportspring bolted to top rear of the transmission and extending to the frame rails.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 1990
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