THESE HEAVY TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH EXHAUST MUFFLERS WITHOUT HEAT SHIELDING.
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS – WESTERN STAR/MUFFLER:RESONATOR
| Report Received Date | 01/05/1996 |
| NHTSA ID | 96V022000 |
| Consequence Summary | SOMEONE WORKING BEHIND THE CAB COULD CONTACT THE HOT MUFFLER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. ALSO SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH DECK PLATES WITH NO GRAB HANDLES FOR ACCESS. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL MUFFLER SHIELDS AND, WHERE NECESSARY, GRAB HANDLES. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 21 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=96V022000) |
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