NHTSA Recall 93V207000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V207000; Date: Dec. 7, 1993
Failure during use of the grab handles can cause auser to fall resulting in personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Western Star Conventional; 1987 Western Star Conventional; 1988 Western Star Conventional; 1989 Western Star Conventional; 1990 Western Star Conventional; 1991 Western Star Conventional
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,304
Recall Summary:
The cab access grab handles have thinner than specified wall thickness and are susceptible to fatigue failure breaking at the bend radius near the upper mounting bolt hole.
How to Fix:
Western star dealers will remove and destroy the recalled grab handles. New handles will be installed on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: structure: body; grab bar; strap mounting assist. Vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks and truck/tractors equippedwith 30 inch stainless steel grab handles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact western star service center at 1-604-860-3319. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 1994
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