Recall 84V015000
Electrical System › Wiring — Western Star · reported 8 Jan 1984 · 18 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
THE HEATER DUCT HOSE WILL BE REROUTED, AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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