Recall 93V207000: 1986–1991 Western Star Conventional

Report received

Dec 7, 1993

Manufacturer

Western star trucks, inc.

Potentially affected

5,304vehicles

Model years

1986–1991

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 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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1986 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1987 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1988 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1989 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1990 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1991 Western Star Conventional0 complaints