1991 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 93V117000 on 07/25/1993
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1991 - 05/31/1992
- Affected:
- 16
- Defect:
- The burn rate for the mattress ticking exceeds the 4 inches per minute requirement of fmvss 302, "flammability of interior materials."
- Consequence:
- Excessive burn rates of interior materials presents anincreased risk of injury to vehicle occupants in case of a fire.
- Correction:
- Replace the mattress ticking with new covers that comply with the standard.
- Notes:
- System: equipment; mattress; fmvss 302.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with sleepers with double bunks.
- Campaign:
- 93V207000 on 12/15/1993
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1985 - 12/31/1990
- Affected:
- 5,304
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Failure during use of the grab handles can cause auser to fall resulting in personal injury.
- Correction:
- Western star dealers will remove and destroy the recalled grab handles. new handles will be installed on these vehicles.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 94V221000 on 11/21/1994
- Component:
- Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1987 - 12/31/1991
- Affected:
- 1,690
- Defect:
- The aluminum rear spring shackle brackets have developed cracks which can lead to separation of the brackets from the frame rail.
- Consequence:
- The suspension can drop down on one side, causing a reduction of steering control which could result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the spring brackets.
- Notes:
- System: suspension; independent front; attaching mechanism; spring; coil.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and truck tractors.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact western star at1-604-868-6222. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V014000 on 02/05/1995
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1990 - 01/31/1995
- Affected:
- 122
- Defect:
- Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
- Consequence:
- If the restraining strap releases suddenly, thebunk falls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the upper bunk retaining straps with an improved automotive safety belt style design strap.
- Notes:
- System: equipment; bunk sleeper.vehicle description: trucks equipped with double sleeper bunks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact western star at 1-604-868-6222. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V022000 on 02/04/1996
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1987 - 09/30/1995
- Affected:
- 21
- Defect:
- These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.
- 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.
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