Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V143000

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

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-10-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V143000

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

Component
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Vehicles affected
10,893
Reported to NHTSA
1992-10-08
Owners notified
1993-01-04

Defect description

PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ALUMINUM CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER CAN OCCUR FROM STRESS CORROSION DUE TO CONTINUOUS LOADING OF THE LEVER AND EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT SPRAY.

Safety risk

IF THE FAILURE OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THECLUTCH IS RENDERED INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR CANNOT CONTROL THEVEHICLE SPEED BY UP-SHIFTING OR DOWN-SHIFTING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ALUMINUM LEVER WITH AN IRON LEVER.

Notes

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
WESTERN STAR Conventional1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985

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.