Vehicle recall 84V129000 · October 16, 1984

1984 Western Star Western Star

Some door latches may not be secure due to defective springs.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Some door latches may not be secure due to defective springs. The springs may detach from the latch at any time. If the door of the vehicle is slammed the spring may become dislodged, preventing the door from closing. Vibrations of the vehicle over a rough road may cause the spring to dislodge, allowing the door to swing open by itself.
Remedy: Defective latches will be replaced with a corrected type.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; door latches.consequences of defect: an unsecured door presents the possibility of personalinjury to vehicle occupants who may be ejected from the vehicle.note: nothing can be done to reduce the chances of this malfunction occurringprior to having the defect corrected.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V129000
Reported to NHTSA: October 16, 1984
Filed by: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Owner notification: October 10, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 248
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 84V129000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Western Star Western Star (1984): 1984

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