Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #88V112000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 88V112000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 12 affected units, STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR:STRAP MOUNTING ASSIST, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The outer stainless steel skin on the muffler could reach temperatures over 400 degrees.

Corrective Action

Add heat shields to the stainless steel wrapped mufflers in question.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 88V112000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1988-07-12T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:body:grab bar:strap mounting assist

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The outer stainless steel skin on the muffler could reach temperatures over 400 degrees.

Consequence Summary: Persons using the muffler mounted grab handles forsupport to enter or exit the cab could receive severe hand or arm burns.

Corrective Action: Add heat shields to the stainless steel wrapped mufflers in question.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j233~an42~xah6

NHTSA ID: 88V112000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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