Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #90V200000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 90V200000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 196 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

When brake air lines and battery electrical cables are routed through the angle brackets on the frame rails, the leaf spring may rub against the battery cables or air lines, causing fraying and eventually rupture.

Corrective Action

Reroute battery and air line hoses away from the rear transmission support spring.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 90V200000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1990-12-06T00:00:00

Subject: Electrical system:battery:cable

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 196

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: When brake air lines and battery electrical cables are routed through the angle brackets on the frame rails, the leaf spring may rub against the battery cables or air lines, causing fraying and eventually rupture.

Consequence Summary: If the battery cables are sufficiently frayed, the cablesmay cause a short circuit and result in a fire. If the brake air lines areruptured or punctured, severely decreased braking ability may ensue.

Corrective Action: Reroute battery and air line hoses away from the rear transmission support spring.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-559n-ppd5~6v6z

NHTSA ID: 90V200000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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