Recall Detail
WESTERN STAR / CONVENTIONAL / 1991
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 17988 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: WESTERN STAR |
| Recalled Component Id: 000007286000015021000000330 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: CONVENTIONAL | Model Year: 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V014000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | Manufacturer That Filed Report: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Nov, 01 1990 | End date of Manufacturing: Feb, 01 1995 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 122 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Feb, 17 1995 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | Report Received Date: Jan, 01 1995 |
| Record Creation date : Feb, 06 1995 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning. | Consequence Summary: If the restraining strap releases suddenly, thebunk falls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will replace the upper bunk retaining straps with an improved automotive safety belt style design strap. | Recall Notes: System: equipment; bunk sleeper.vehicle description: trucks equipped with double sleeper bunks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact western star at 1-604-868-6222. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
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