WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1990. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 6, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE

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.

NHTSA ID: 90V200000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 196

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

REROUTE BATTERY AND AIR LINE HOSES AWAY FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION SUPPORT SPRING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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