Western Star 1994 Electrical System recall
Recalled December 20, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94V247000 · Western Star
Hazard
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.
Units
192 units
Description
THE ECM GROUND TERMINALS WERE INSTALLED SUCH THAT THERE IS RESIDUAL STRESS ON THE TERMINAL CAUSING THE TERMINAL TO FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ECM GROUND TERMINAL INSTALLATION.
Product
Western Star CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →