Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
CONVENTIONAL
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V100000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Modify The Main Cab Wiring Harness Routing.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960101
End Of Manufacture
19960601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
325
Date Owners Notified
19960614
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960617