WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL 1991: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V117000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-06-22 | 1993-07-13 | 1993-07-26 |
Production Dates: 1991-05-01 - 1992-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 302
THE BURN RATE FOR THE MATTRESS TICKING EXCEEDS THE 4 INCHES PER MINUTE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
EXCESSIVE BURN RATES OF INTERIOR MATERIALS PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF A FIRE.
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.
