The issue
On certain trucks, the upper bunk retaining straps may release without warning allowing the upper bunk to fall from its raised storage position to its "in use" position. If someone is sitting in the lower bunk when the strap releases they may be subject to personal injury. Correction: Upper bunk retaining straps will be replaced with automotive seat belt style retaining straps.
Description (français)
Sur certains camions, les courroies de retenue de la couchette supérieure peuvent se défaire sans avertissement et permettre à celle-ci de tomber de sa position de rangement à sa position d'utilisation. Une personne assise sur la couchette du bas lorsque les courroies se défont risque d'être blessée. Correction : Les courroies de retenue de la couchette supérieure devront être remplacées par des courroies de type ceinture de sécurité.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star CONVENTIONAL | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Star Conventional | 1990 | 0 | 7 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1991 | 0 | 5 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1995 | 0 | 4 |