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Western Star Conventional Recall 93V117: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

NHTSA campaign 93V117, reported July 13, 1993, 16 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V117WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
THE BURN RATE FOR THE MATTRESS TICKING EXCEEDS THE 4 INCHES PER MINUTE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
Risk
EXCESSIVE BURN RATES OF INTERIOR MATERIALS PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE MATTRESS TICKING WITH NEW COVERS THAT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; MATTRESS; FMVSS 302.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLEEPERS WITH DOUBLE BUNKS.

Affected vehicles

Western Star Conventional19911992