Structure: bodyRecall 88V-112 · 1996 Western Star Heritage
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 88V-112 covers 12 1996 Western Star Heritage for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on July 12, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OUTER STAINLESS STEEL SKIN ON THE MUFFLER COULD REACH TEMPERATURES OVER 400 DEGREES.
The risk
PERSONS USING THE MUFFLER MOUNTED GRAB HANDLES FORSUPPORT TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB COULD RECEIVE SEVERE HAND OR ARM BURNS.
The fix
ADD HEAT SHIELDS TO THE STAINLESS STEEL WRAPPED MUFFLERS IN QUESTION.
SYSTEM: CAB GRAB HANDLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1987 to June 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.