Western Star Recall 93V117000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer
NHTSA recall 93V117000 · announced July 13, 1993 · filed by Western Star Trucks, Inc. · 16 units affected
The problem
THE BURN RATE FOR THE MATTRESS TICKING EXCEEDS THE 4 INCHES PER MINUTE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
The risk
EXCESSIVE BURN RATES OF INTERIOR MATERIALS PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF A FIRE.
What to do
REPLACE THE MATTRESS TICKING WITH NEW COVERS THAT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; MATTRESS; FMVSS 302.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLEEPERS WITH DOUBLE BUNKS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.