NHTSA recall campaign
93V117000
ManufacturerWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Reported1993-07-13Affected16 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE BURN RATE FOR THE MATTRESS TICKING EXCEEDS THE 4 INCHES PER MINUTE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
Risk
EXCESSIVE BURN RATES OF INTERIOR MATERIALS PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE MATTRESS TICKING WITH NEW COVERS THAT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →