Vehicle recall 84V131000 · October 16, 1984
1984 Western Star Western Star
The trailer stop lamp wire was mistakenly omitted from an installation diagram and may not be connected to its terminal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V131000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 1984
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 2, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 385
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Star Western Star (1984): 1984
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