Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

94V247000

ManufacturerWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Reported1994-12-20Affected192 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

THE ECM GROUND TERMINALS WERE INSTALLED SUCH THAT THERE IS RESIDUAL STRESS ON THE TERMINAL CAUSING THE TERMINAL TO FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.

Risk

IF THIS TERMINAL FAILS, THE ENGINE WILL STOP ANDNOT RE-START. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST IF THEVEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ECM GROUND TERMINAL INSTALLATION.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Western Star