OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93V207000
Structure
Reported Dec 7, 1993 · WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Summary
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.
Consequence
FAILURE DURING USE OF THE GRAB HANDLES CAN CAUSE AUSER TO FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
WESTERN STAR DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DESTROY THE RECALLED GRAB HANDLES. NEW HANDLES WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: BODY; GRAB BAR; STRAP MOUNTING ASSIST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPEDWITH 30 INCH STAINLESS STEEL GRAB HANDLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT WESTERN STAR SERVICE CENTER AT 1-604-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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