Western Star Conventional: Electrical

Affects Western Star Conventional · 1982–1984 — about 418 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain trucks may have a defective ON-OFF toggle switch installation in the sleeper which may cause an intermittent short circuit which could lead to heat damage of the surrounding materials and a possible smoke hazard. Smoke may adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational