Defect Description For Recall
The Outer Stainless Steel Skin On The Muffler Could Reach Temperatures Over 400 Degrees.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
HERITAGE
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
88V112000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
Persons Using The Muffler Mounted Grab Handles Forsupport To Enter Or Exit The Cab Could Receive Severe Hand Or Arm Burns.
Fix Defect
Add Heat Shields To The Stainless Steel Wrapped Mufflers In Question.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19870801
End Of Manufacture
19880601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
19880902
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19880712