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1984 Western Star Western Star Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1984 Western Star Western Star. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

5 safety recalls for the 1984 Western Star Western Star

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Delivery (fuel system)

    NHTSA 86V016000 Reported 5 vehicles potentially affected WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

    The engine continues to run or can start up when the sentinel shutdown unit blocks the flow of fuel. This allows fuel pressure to build up in the fuel line which may cause the fuel line or filter to split open and leak or spray fuel into the engine compartment. Consequence of defect: if this occurs, the fuel leaking or spraying into the…

    Remedy: Install a pressure relief valve into the fuel supply line.

  2. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 85V105000 Reported 1,360 vehicles potentially affected WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

    The lap belt may disengage from the retractor assembly when it is subjected to severe loads, such as a frontal accident, due to interference by two seat frame bolts. Consequence of defect: seat belt failure during an accident causes the occupant to be unrestrained which could result in a severe or fatal injury.

    Remedy: Install 1.5 inch long spacer between tether bar and seat belt anchoring plate.

  3. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 84V155000 Reported 516 vehicles potentially affected WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

    A defective toggle switch may have been installed in the sleeper of some trucks. The problem may cause an intermittent short circuit, resulting from constant vibration of the vehicle which may cause the switch terminal to wear through the insulating material.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect for the defect and, if necessary, install a toggle switch box to prevent a short circuit. This will be done free of charge.

  4. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 84V129000 Reported 248 vehicles potentially affected WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

    Some door latches may not be secure due to defective springs. The springs may detach from the latch at any time. If the door of the vehicle is slammed the spring may become dislodged, preventing the door from closing. Vibrations of the vehicle over a rough road may cause the spring to dislodge, allowing the door to swing open by itself.

    Remedy: Defective latches will be replaced with a corrected type.

  5. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 84V131000 Reported 385 vehicles potentially affected WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

    The trailer stop lamp wire was mistakenly omitted from an installation diagram and may not be connected to its terminal. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." if the trailer attached to the truck has separate stop and turn signal lamps, the stop…

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and repair the trailer cable wiring at no charge to owner.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1984 Western Star Western Star. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Western Star Western Star model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Western Star Western Star model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1958 Western Star Western Star10
1959 Western Star Western Star10
1960 Western Star Western Star10
1961 Western Star Western Star10
1962 Western Star Western Star10
1963 Western Star Western Star10
1964 Western Star Western Star10
1965 Western Star Western Star10
1966 Western Star Western Star10
1967 Western Star Western Star10
1968 Western Star Western Star10
1970 Western Star Western Star10
1971 Western Star Western Star10
1982 Western Star Western Star10
1983 Western Star Western Star40
1984 Western Star Western Star50
1985 Western Star Western Star20
1986 Western Star Western Star10
1996 Western Star Western Star10
1997 Western Star Western Star10
1998 Western Star Western Star10
1999 Western Star Western Star21
2000 Western Star Western Star40
2001 Western Star Western Star22
2002 Western Star Western Star20
2003 Western Star Western Star10

Checking a specific 1984 Western Star Western Star

How do I know if my 1984 Western Star Western Star has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1984 Western Star Western Star; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Western Star dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V129000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Western Star models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.