Recall
Western Star Conventional — 93V207000
NHTSA ID
93V207000
Make
Western Star
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1993-12-07
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
5,304
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CAB ACCESS GRAB HANDLES HAVE THINNER THAN SPECIFIED WALL THICKNESS AND ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FAILURE BREAKING AT THE BEND RADIUS NEAR THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT HOLE.
Consequence
FAILURE DURING USE OF THE GRAB HANDLES CAN CAUSE AUSER TO FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
WESTERN STAR DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DESTROY THE RECALLED GRAB HANDLES. NEW HANDLES WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.