Vehicle recall 96V022000 · January 5, 1996
1988-1995 Western Star Conventional
These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
- Consequence
- Someone working behind the cab could contact the hot muffler causing personal injury. Also some of these vehicles were equipped with deck plates with no grab handles for access.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.
- Notes
- System: exhaust; muffler.vehicle description: trucks and truck/tractors. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact western star at 1-604-860-3319. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V022000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 5, 1996
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 27, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
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