Western Star Recall 95V014000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer

NHTSA recall 95V014000 · announced January 1, 1995 · filed by Western Star Trucks, Inc. · 122 units affected

The problem

STRAPS HOLDING THE SLEEPER UPPER BUNK IN THE RAISED POSITION CAN RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

The risk

IF THE RESTRAINING STRAP RELEASES SUDDENLY, THEBUNK FALLS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN STRIKE AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RETAINING STRAPS WITH AN IMPROVED AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY BELT STYLE DESIGN STRAP.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BUNK SLEEPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DOUBLE SLEEPER BUNKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-868-6222. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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.