Recall 88V112000: Western star trucks, inc.

Report received

Jul 12, 1988

Manufacturer

Western star trucks, inc.

Potentially affected

12vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The outer stainless steel skin on the muffler could reach temperatures over 400 degrees.

Possible 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.