1991 Western Star Conventional Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1991 Western Star Conventional. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1991 Western Star Conventional
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
These heavy trucks were equipped with exhaust mufflers without heat shielding.
Remedy: Dealers will install muffler shields and, where necessary, grab handles.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper bunk retaining straps with an improved automotive safety belt style design strap.
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Coil springs (suspension)
The aluminum rear spring shackle brackets have developed cracks which can lead to separation of the brackets from the frame rail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring brackets.
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Structure
The cab access grab handles have thinner than specified wall thickness and are susceptible to fatigue failure breaking at the bend radius near the upper mounting bolt hole.
Remedy: Western star dealers will remove and destroy the recalled grab handles. New handles will be installed on these vehicles.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
The burn rate for the mattress ticking exceeds the 4 inches per minute requirement of FMVSS 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Remedy: Replace the mattress ticking with new covers that comply with the standard.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1991 Western Star Conventional. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Western Star Conventional model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Western Star Conventional model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Western Star Conventional | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Western Star Conventional | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Western Star Conventional | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 Western Star Conventional | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 Western Star Conventional | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 Western Star Conventional | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 Western Star Conventional | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 Western Star Conventional | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 Western Star Conventional | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 Western Star Conventional | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 Western Star Conventional | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 Western Star Conventional | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Western Star Conventional | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Western Star Conventional | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Western Star Conventional | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1991 Western Star Conventional
How do I know if my 1991 Western Star Conventional has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1991 Western Star Conventional; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Western Star dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 93V117000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Western Star models
- 490017 complaints
- 47006 complaints
- 49644 complaints
- 57004 complaints
- 47X3 complaints
- 4900EX3 complaints
- Constellation3 complaints
- Western Star3 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.