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Western Star Western Star Recall 84V131: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

NHTSA campaign 84V131, reported October 16, 1984, 385 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V131WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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.
Risk
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE TRAILER CABLE WIRING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

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