Western Star Recall 94V247000: Electrical System, Wiring
NHTSA recall 94V247000 · announced December 20, 1994 · filed by Western Star Trucks, Inc. · 192 units affected
The problem
THE ECM GROUND TERMINALS WERE INSTALLED SUCH THAT THERE IS RESIDUAL STRESS ON THE TERMINAL CAUSING THE TERMINAL TO FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
The risk
IF THIS TERMINAL FAILS, THE ENGINE WILL STOP ANDNOT RE-START. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST IF THEVEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
What to do
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ECM GROUND TERMINAL INSTALLATION.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406EENGINES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-868-6222. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.