Recall 84V155000
Exterior Lighting — Western Star · reported 5 Dec 1984 · 516 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
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.
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.
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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