NHTSA Recall 88V112000
Filed by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.. Component: Structure. Reported 1988-07-12. An estimated 12 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE OUTER STAINLESS STEEL SKIN ON THE MUFFLER COULD REACH TEMPERATURES OVER 400 DEGREES.
Risk
PERSONS USING THE MUFFLER MOUNTED GRAB HANDLES FORSUPPORT TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB COULD RECEIVE SEVERE HAND OR ARM BURNS.
What the manufacturer will do
ADD HEAT SHIELDS TO THE STAINLESS STEEL WRAPPED MUFFLERS IN QUESTION.
Notes
SYSTEM: CAB GRAB HANDLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS.
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