1994 Western Star Conventional recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1994 Western Star Conventional, covering 494 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeReported January 5, 1996 · 21 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
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.

Recall number 96V022000 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: armReported February 7, 1995 · 159 vehicles affected

What is wrong: A protective grease coating used on the steering knuckle was not removed prior to assembly of the steering arms. Also the joints could have been assembled with keys that were softer than specified and with nuts of a "softer" material than anticipated.
Risk: These conditions can allow the steering arm to turninside the knuckle shearing the locator key resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will clean the steering arm/knuckle joints, replace the nuts and keys, and retorque the steering arm nuts.

Recall number 95V019000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported January 1, 1995 · 122 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
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.

Recall number 95V014000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported December 20, 1994 · 192 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The ECM ground terminals were installed such that there is residual stress on the terminal causing the terminal to fatigue and eventually fail.
Risk: If this terminal fails, the engine will stop andnot re-start. This can cause loss of power steering assist if thevehicle is being driven.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the ECM ground terminal installation.

Recall number 94V247000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1994 Western Star Conventional have?

4, covering engine and engine cooling, steering and equipment.

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