Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 93V-117 · 1991–1992 Western Star Conventional
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 93V-117 covers 16 1991–1992 Western Star Conventional for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BURN RATE FOR THE MATTRESS TICKING EXCEEDS THE 4 INCHES PER MINUTE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
The risk
EXCESSIVE BURN RATES OF INTERIOR MATERIALS PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF A FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE THE MATTRESS TICKING WITH NEW COVERS THAT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; MATTRESS; FMVSS 302.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLEEPERS WITH DOUBLE BUNKS.
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 May 1, 1991 to June 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.