What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1990184
- Recall date
- 28 November 1990
- Make
- Western Star
- Models
- Conventional
- Model years
- 1988 to 1990
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 321
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain trucks, the battery cables and air lines may have been routed and clipped in such a way that downward movement of the transmission may cause the transmission rear support spring to pinch the battery cables and brake air lines. This could rupture the air lines causing loss of air and decreased vehicle braking or damage the battery cables insulation causing a short circuit and risk of fire. Correction: The routing of the air lines and battery cables will be checked and rerouted if required. Any damaged air lines or battery cables will be replaced.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1990184.