Vehicle recall 90V200000 · December 6, 1990
1988-1990 Western Star Conventional
When brake air lines and battery electrical cables are routed through the angle brackets on the frame rails, the leaf spring may rub against the battery cables or air lines,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- When brake air lines and battery electrical cables are routed through the angle brackets on the frame rails, the leaf spring may rub against the battery cables or air lines, causing fraying and eventually rupture.
- Consequence
- If the battery cables are sufficiently frayed, the cablesmay cause a short circuit and result in a fire. If the brake air lines areruptured or punctured, severely decreased braking ability may ensue.
- Remedy
- Reroute battery and air line hoses away from the rear transmission support spring.
- Notes
- System: battery cable and air lines.vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with rear transmission supportspring bolted to top rear of the transmission and extending to the frame rails.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V200000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 1990
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 1, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 196
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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 Conventional (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988
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