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Recall 1984159

Electrical · Western Star · published 4 Dec 1984

418Vehicles affected in Canada
1Models
1982–1984Model years
Truck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

The issue

Certain trucks may have a defective ON-OFF toggle switch installation in the sleeper which may cause an intermittent short circuit which could lead to heat damage of the surrounding materials and a possible smoke hazard. Smoke may adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle.

Description (français)

Sur certains camions, la cabine couchette a été équipée d'un interrupteur à bascule défectueux qui provoque, par intermittence, un court-circuit qui peut endommager par échauffement les matériaux adjacents. Cela peut entraîner la formation d'une fumée qui peut empêcher la conduite sûre du véhicule.

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Vehicles covered

Make and modelModel years
Western Star CONVENTIONAL1982, 1983, 1984

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

ModelYearComplaintsRecallsComplaints about electrical
Western Star Conventional198301—
Western Star Conventional198401—