WESTERN STAR HERITAGE 1996: STRUCTURE:BODY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V112000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | HERITAGE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-09-02 | 1988-07-12 | 1988-07-15 |
Production Dates: 1987-08-01 - 1988-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE OUTER STAINLESS STEEL SKIN ON THE MUFFLER COULD REACH TEMPERATURES OVER 400 DEGREES.
Consequence
PERSONS USING THE MUFFLER MOUNTED GRAB HANDLES FORSUPPORT TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB COULD RECEIVE SEVERE HAND OR ARM BURNS.
Remedy
ADD HEAT SHIELDS TO THE STAINLESS STEEL WRAPPED MUFFLERS IN QUESTION.
Notes
SYSTEM: CAB GRAB HANDLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS.
