Western Star · Canada · Crit
Western Star Conventional: Other
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1987–1988 — about 14 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain vehicles are equipped with stainless steel wrapped mufflers mounted vertically behind the cab with grabhandles attached to them for cab access. Persons using the grabhandles for support while entering or exiting the cab would receive severe burns if their hand or arm came in contact with a hot muffler. Correction: Heat shields will be added to the mufflers.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational