1983 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 84V015000 on 02/23/1984
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1982 - 11/30/1983
- Affected:
- 18
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 84V155000 on 01/06/1985
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1982 - 09/30/1984
- Affected:
- 516
- Defect:
- A defective toggle switch may have been installed in the sleeper of some trucks. the problem may cause an intermittent short circuit, resulting from constant vibration of the vehicle which may cause the switch terminal to wear through the insulating material.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect for the defect and, if necessary, install a toggle switch box to prevent a short circuit. this will be done free of charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: interior systems; sleeper and interior light switch.consequences of defect: the short circuit may overheat the wires, resulting inheat damage to surrounding materials. smoke hazard and possible fire couldcause injury to vehicle occupants.
- Campaign:
- 85V105000 on 08/29/1985
- Component:
- Seat belts:front
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1983 - 02/28/1985
- Affected:
- 1,360
- Defect:
- The lap belt may disengage from the retractor assembly when it is subjected to severe loads, such as a frontal accident, due to interference by two seat frame bolts. consequence of defect: seat belt failure during an accident causes the occupant to be unrestrained which could result in a severe or fatal injury.
- Correction:
- Install 1.5 inch long spacer between tether bar and seat belt anchoring plate.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks 33,000 lbs. and greater gvwr.
- Campaign:
- 86V016000 on 02/09/1986
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 06/30/1985
- Affected:
- 5
- Defect:
- The engine continues to run or can start up when the sentinel shutdown unit blocks the flow of fuel. this allows fuel pressure to build up in the fuel line which may cause the fuel line or filter to split open and leak or spray fuel into the engine compartment. consequence of defect: if this occurs, the fuel leaking or spraying into the engine compartment may cause a fire. note: an immediate step to be taken to prevent a failure is to turn the control handle on the sentinel shutdown unit from "run" to "bypass".
- Correction:
- Install a pressure relief valve into the fuel supply line.
- Notes:
- System: fuel lines. vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks 33,000 lbs. and greater gvwr equipped with caterpillar 3406b diesel engines.
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