Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- Component
- Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI FUSO TRK, AMER
- Vehicles affected
- 377
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1987-09-01
- Owners notified
- 1987-08-27
Defect description
IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LOCATED ON CLUTCH PEDAL SUPPORT.
Safety risk
IMPROPERLY MACHINED CYLINDERS COULD CAUSE THE CLUTCH TORELEASE IMPROPERLY WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IF THIS HAPPENS, IT MAYBE DIFFICULT TO TOTALLY RELEASE CLUTCH AND SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE CLUTCH AS REQUIRED.