NHTSA Recall 96V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V022000; Date: Jan. 5, 1996
Someone working behind the cab could contact the hot muffler causing personal injury. Also some of these vehicles were equipped with deck plates with no grab handles for access.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Western Star Conventional; 1989 Western Star Conventional; 1990 Western Star Conventional; 1991 Western Star Conventional; 1992 Western Star Conventional; 1993 Western Star Conventional; 1994 Western Star Conventional; 1995 Western Star Conventional
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 21
Recall Summary:
These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.
Recall Notes:
System: exhaust; muffler. Vehicle description: trucks and truck/tractors. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact western star at 1-604-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 1996
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