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Western Star Heritage Recall 88V112: Structure:Body

NHTSA campaign 88V112, reported July 12, 1988, 12 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V112WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem
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.
Remedy
ADD HEAT SHIELDS TO THE STAINLESS STEEL WRAPPED MUFFLERS IN QUESTION.
Notes
SYSTEM: CAB GRAB HANDLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Western Star Heritage1996