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1993 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL

3 recalls, 0 complaints

96V022000 Jan 5, 1996
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
THESE HEAVY TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH EXHAUST MUFFLERS WITHOUT HEAT SHIELDING.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MUFFLER SHIELDS AND, WHERE NECESSARY, GRAB HANDLES.
21 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
95E003002 Mar 13, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER... Read more
Consequence
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
283 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
95V014000 Jan 1, 1995
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
STRAPS HOLDING THE SLEEPER UPPER BUNK IN THE RAISED POSITION CAN RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
IF THE RESTRAINING STRAP RELEASES SUDDENLY, THEBUNK FALLS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN STRIKE AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RETAINING STRAPS WITH AN IMPROVED AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY BELT STYLE DESIGN STRAP.
122 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1983, 1996).

63 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1999 0 3 View
1996 3 1 View
1995 5 0 View
1994 5 0 View
1993 (current) 3 0
1992 5 0 View
1991 5 0 View
1990 7 0 View
1989 8 0 View
1988 8 0 View
1987 7 0 View
1986 3 0 View
1985 2 0 View
1984 1 0 View
1983 1 0 View

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