1992 Western Star Conventional
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1992 Western Star Conventional. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1992 Western Star Conventional. Newest first.
These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle IS operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become over pressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve IS intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the restraining strap releases suddenly, thebunk falls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the upper bunk retaining straps with an improved automotive safety belt style design strap.
The aluminum rear spring shackle brackets have developed cracks which can lead to separation of the brackets from the frame rail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The suspension can drop down on one side, causing a reduction of steering control which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring brackets.
The burn rate for the mattress ticking exceeds the 4 inches per minute requirement of fmvss 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Excessive burn rates of interior materials presents anincreased risk of injury to vehicle occupants in case of a fire.
Remedy
Replace the mattress ticking with new covers that comply with the standard.
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