Recall 94V247000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Defect in 1994-1994 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 192 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V247000 |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 192 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE ECM GROUND TERMINALS WERE INSTALLED SUCH THAT THERE IS RESIDUAL STRESS ON THE TERMINAL CAUSING THE TERMINAL TO FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS TERMINAL FAILS, THE ENGINE WILL STOP ANDNOT RE-START. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST IF THEVEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ECM GROUND TERMINAL INSTALLATION.
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