Western Star Recall 90V200000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables

NHTSA recall 90V200000 · announced December 6, 1990 · filed by Western Star Trucks, Inc. · 196 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

REROUTE BATTERY AND AIR LINE HOSES AWAY FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION SUPPORT SPRING.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: BATTERY CABLE AND AIR LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR TRANSMISSION SUPPORTSPRING BOLTED TO TOP REAR OF THE TRANSMISSION AND EXTENDING TO THE FRAME RAILS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Western Star Conventional
• 1989 Western Star Conventional
• 1990 Western Star Conventional

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.