Safety Recall NHTSA · 93V117000 Reported July 13, 1993

Equipment:other pieces:mattress

Western Star Trucks, Inc. · Equipment · 16 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
93V117000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
16
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 13, 1993

Defect Summary

The burn rate for the mattress ticking exceeds the 4 inches per minute requirement of fmvss 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Safety Consequence

Excessive burn rates of interior materials presents anincreased risk of injury to vehicle occupants in case of a fire.

Corrective Action

Replace the mattress ticking with new covers that comply with the standard.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Western Star Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 93V117000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 93V117000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 93V117000?

NHTSA recall 93V117000 was issued by Western Star Trucks, Inc. on July 13, 1993. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:mattress. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Western Star Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93V117000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.