Western Star Conventional 1991
Model Conventional made in 1991 by Western Star got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and structure.
Model 1991
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
96V022000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 01/01/1988 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 21 | 02/27/1996 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 01/05/1996 | 02/05/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
95V014000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 11/01/1990 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 122 | 02/17/1995 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 01/01/1995 | 02/06/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the restraining strap releases suddenly, thebunk falls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
93V117000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 05/01/1991 to 06/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 16 | 06/22/1993 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 07/13/1993 | 07/26/1993 | 571 | 302 | |||||
Defect Summary | The burn rate for the mattress ticking exceeds the 4 inches per minute requirement of fmvss 302, flammability of interior materials. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Excessive burn rates of interior materials presents anincreased risk of injury to vehicle occupants in case of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
93V207000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 01/01/1986 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 5304 | 01/31/1994 | ODI | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 12/07/1993 | 12/16/1993 | |||||||
Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure during use of the grab handles can cause auser to fall resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
94V221000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 03/01/1987 to 01/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1690 | 12/09/1994 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 11/09/1994 | 11/22/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The aluminum rear spring shackle brackets have developed cracks which can lead to separation of the brackets from the frame rail. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The suspension can drop down on one side, causing a reduction of steering control which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |