Western Star · Canada · Mod
Western Star Conventional: Structure
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1986–1991 — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the grab handles may be susceptible to fatigue failure and may break at the bend radius near the upper mounting bolt hole. Failure during use could result in a fall and personal injury. Correction: Grab handles will be replaced.
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