Recall 88V112000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1996-1996 WESTERN STAR HERITAGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 12 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 88V112000 |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE OUTER STAINLESS STEEL SKIN ON THE MUFFLER COULD REACH TEMPERATURES OVER 400 DEGREES.
Safety Consequence
PERSONS USING THE MUFFLER MOUNTED GRAB HANDLES FORSUPPORT TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB COULD RECEIVE SEVERE HAND OR ARM BURNS.
Remedy
ADD HEAT SHIELDS TO THE STAINLESS STEEL WRAPPED MUFFLERS IN QUESTION.
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