1983 Western Star Western Star Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V016000
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: January 1st, 1986

Defect Summary:
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".

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE INTO THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V105000
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1985

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL 1.5 INCH LONG SPACER BETWEEN TETHER BAR AND SEAT BELT ANCHORING PLATE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. AND GREATER GVWR.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V155000
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1984
Date of Owner Notification: November 12th, 1984

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V015000
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1983
Date of Owner Notification: February 28th, 1984

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
THE HEATER DUCT HOSE WILL BE REROUTED, AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.

Recall 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.