Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V100000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V100000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 325 affected units, WESTERN STAR/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The windshield wiper arm can interfere with the main cab dash harness which passes behind the center dash section. The wiper arm can wear through one or more of the wires in the harness and cause a short circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the main cab wiring harness routing.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V100000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-06-17T00:00:00

Subject: Western star/electrical system:wiring:harness

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 325

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The windshield wiper arm can interfere with the main cab dash harness which passes behind the center dash section. The wiper arm can wear through one or more of the wires in the harness and cause a short circuit.

Consequence Summary: In electronic engines (caterpillar only) or dda engines, the engine would stop. If the engine were to stop suddenly when the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and maneuvering through traffic, there would be a potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will modify the main cab wiring harness routing.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vzfa_eb4b-5suh

NHTSA ID: 96V100000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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