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1992 Western Star ConventionalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1992 Western Star Conventional. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Western Star Conventional has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1992 Western Star Conventional recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 96V-022 · Jan 5, 1996 · 21 vehicles

Risk. SOMEONE WORKING BEHIND THE CAB COULD CONTACT THE HOT MUFFLER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 95V-014 · Jan 1, 1995 · 122 vehicles

Risk. IF THE RESTRAINING STRAP RELEASES SUDDENLY, THEBUNK FALLS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN STRIKE AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Springs: coil springs

Recall 94V-221 · Nov 9, 1994 · 1,690 vehicles

Risk. THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 93V-117 · Jul 13, 1993 · 16 vehicles

Risk. EXCESSIVE BURN RATES OF INTERIOR MATERIALS PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Western Star.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Conventional year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Conventional median. How we score

'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'99
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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Own a 1992 Conventional?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.