NHTSA Campaign 95V014000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. · Reported Jan 1, 1995 · 122 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1990 | 122 |
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1991 | 122 |
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1992 | 122 |
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1993 | 122 |
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1994 | 122 |
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1995 | 122 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V014000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.