Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 95V-014 · 1990–1995 Western Star Conventional
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 95V-014 covers 122 1990–1995 Western Star Conventional for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STRAPS HOLDING THE SLEEPER UPPER BUNK IN THE RAISED POSITION CAN RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.
The risk
IF THE RESTRAINING STRAP RELEASES SUDDENLY, THEBUNK FALLS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN STRIKE AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RETAINING STRAPS WITH AN IMPROVED AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY BELT STYLE DESIGN STRAP.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.