Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #93V207000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V207000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 5,304 affected units, STRUCTURE:BODY:ENTRY STEP:RUNNING BOARD, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

Western star dealers will remove and destroy the recalled grab handles. New handles will be installed on these vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V207000
Report Received Date: 1993-12-07T00:00:00
Subject: Structure:body:entry step:running board
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 5,304

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 Action: Western star dealers will remove and destroy the recalled grab handles. New handles will be installed on these vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 93V207000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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