Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 84V-131 · 1984 Western Star Western Star
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 84V-131 covers 385 1984 Western Star Western Star for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TRAILER STOP LAMP WIRE WAS MISTAKENLY OMITTED FROM AN INSTALLATION DIAGRAM AND MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO ITS TERMINAL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." IF THE TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK HAS SEPARATE STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, THE STOP LAMPS WILL NOT OPERATE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE TRAILER CABLE WIRING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; SIGNAL LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WILL LIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES AREAPPLIED, HOWEVER THE LIGHTS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRIGHTNESS AND A COLLISIONCOULD RESULT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1984 to August 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.