1983

Western Star Western Star (1983) – 85V105000

Vehicle recall defect – 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.


Western Wl Series (1983) – 84V033000

Vehicle recall defect – Improper Steering Clamp Bolts And Torque Applied During Installation. The Bolt Could Fail, Allowing The Steering Yoke To Become Loose.


Western Ws Series (1983) – 84V033000

Vehicle recall defect – Improper Steering Clamp Bolts And Torque Applied During Installation. The Bolt Could Fail, Allowing The Steering Yoke To Become Loose.


Wheeled Coach 1800 Series (1983) – 86V076000

Vehicle recall defect – A Wire From The Stop Lamp Switch To The Speed Control Amplifier Is Missing. This Wire Sends A Signal To The Cruise Control To Disengage When The Brakes Are Applied. Consequence Of Defect: When The Cruise Control Is On And The Brakes Are Applied, The Cruise Control Will Not Disengage. This Causes The Ambulance Speed To Remain Constant, Causing Poor Brake Performance And Loss Of Speed Control Which Can Result In An Accident.


Wheeled Coach 1600 Series (1983) – 86V076000

Vehicle recall defect – A Wire From The Stop Lamp Switch To The Speed Control Amplifier Is Missing. This Wire Sends A Signal To The Cruise Control To Disengage When The Brakes Are Applied. Consequence Of Defect: When The Cruise Control Is On And The Brakes Are Applied, The Cruise Control Will Not Disengage. This Causes The Ambulance Speed To Remain Constant, Causing Poor Brake Performance And Loss Of Speed Control Which Can Result In An Accident.


Wheeled Coach Ambulance (1983) – 86V076000

Vehicle recall defect – A Wire From The Stop Lamp Switch To The Speed Control Amplifier Is Missing. This Wire Sends A Signal To The Cruise Control To Disengage When The Brakes Are Applied. Consequence Of Defect: When The Cruise Control Is On And The Brakes Are Applied, The Cruise Control Will Not Disengage. This Causes The Ambulance Speed To Remain Constant, Causing Poor Brake Performance And Loss Of Speed Control Which Can Result In An Accident.


White GMC Wx42 (1983) – 91V197000

Vehicle recall defect – The Parking Brake May Not Exert Sufficient Force To Enable The Vehicle To Conform To The Grade Holding Requirements Of Fmvss 121.