Vehicle recall 84V155000 · December 5, 1984
1982-1984 Western Star Western Star
A defective toggle switch may have been installed in the sleeper of some trucks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A defective toggle switch may have been installed in the sleeper of some trucks. The problem may cause an intermittent short circuit, resulting from constant vibration of the vehicle which may cause the switch terminal to wear through the insulating material.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect for the defect and, if necessary, install a toggle switch box to prevent a short circuit. This will be done free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: interior systems; sleeper and interior light switch.consequences of defect: the short circuit may overheat the wires, resulting inheat damage to surrounding materials. Smoke hazard and possible fire couldcause injury to vehicle occupants.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V155000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 5, 1984
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 12, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 516
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
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 (1982-1984): 1984, 1983, 1982
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