Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V022000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 21 affected units, WESTERN STAR/MUFFLER:RESONATOR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V022000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-01-05T00:00:00

Subject: Western star/muffler:resonator

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 96V022000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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