WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1993

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1993. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 7, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BODY:ENTRY STEP:RUNNING BOARD

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.

NHTSA ID: 93V207000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5,304

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE DURING USE OF THE GRAB HANDLES CAN CAUSE AUSER TO FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

WESTERN STAR DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DESTROY THE RECALLED GRAB HANDLES. NEW HANDLES WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 13, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:MATTRESS

THE BURN RATE FOR THE MATTRESS TICKING EXCEEDS THE 4 INCHES PER MINUTE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."

NHTSA ID: 93V117000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 16

Consequence Summary:

EXCESSIVE BURN RATES OF INTERIOR MATERIALS PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE MATTRESS TICKING WITH NEW COVERS THAT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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