Recall
Western Star Heritage — 88V112000
NHTSA ID
88V112000
Make
Western Star
Model
Heritage
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1988-07-12
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
12
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.