Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V005000

Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-01-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V005000

Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Component
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,097
Reported to NHTSA
1988-01-18
Owners notified
1988-01-06

Defect description

THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS.

Safety risk

CLUTCH LEVER MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCHCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.

Notes

SYSTEM: CLUTCH RELEASE LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
WESTERN STAR Conventional1987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.