Recall 96V022000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Defect in 1988-1995 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 21 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V022000 |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 21 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THESE HEAVY TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH EXHAUST MUFFLERS WITHOUT HEAT SHIELDING.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MUFFLER SHIELDS AND, WHERE NECESSARY, GRAB HANDLES.
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