PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL 1991: STRUCTURE
| Make : PETERBILT | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1986-01-01 - 1991-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V207000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-01-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-12-07 | Date Added to Database: 1993-12-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5304 | ||
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Summary:
THE CAB ACCESS GRAB HANDLES HAVE THINNER THAN SPECIFIED WALL THICKNESS AND ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FAILURE BREAKING AT THE BEND RADIUS NEAR THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT HOLE. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE DURING USE OF THE GRAB HANDLES CAN CAUSE AUSER TO FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
WESTERN STAR DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DESTROY THE RECALLED GRAB HANDLES. NEW HANDLES WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: BODY; GRAB BAR; STRAP MOUNTING ASSIST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPEDWITH 30 INCH STAINLESS STEEL GRAB HANDLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT WESTERN STAR SERVICE CENTER AT 1-604-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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