Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 96V-022 · 1988–1995 Western Star Conventional
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 96V-022 covers 21 1988–1995 Western Star Conventional for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THESE HEAVY TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH EXHAUST MUFFLERS WITHOUT HEAT SHIELDING.
The risk
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MUFFLER SHIELDS AND, WHERE NECESSARY, GRAB HANDLES.
SYSTEM: EXHAUST; MUFFLER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-860-3319. 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.