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NHTSARecalled Dec 20, 1994 · #94V247000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE ECM GROUND TERMINALS WERE INSTALLED SUCH THAT THERE IS RESIDUAL STRESS ON THE TERMINAL CAUSING THE TERMINAL TO FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL. IF THIS TERMINAL FAILS, THE ENGINE WILL STOP ANDNOT RE-START. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST IF THEVEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ECM GROUND TERMINAL INSTALLATION.

View the official CPSC notice