NHTSA Recall 92V143000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V143000; Date: Oct. 8, 1992
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Western Star Conventional; 1986 Western Star Conventional; 1987 Western Star Conventional; 1988 Western Star Conventional; 1989 Western Star Conventional; 1990 Western Star Conventional
Component: Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10,893
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.
Recall Notes:
System: transmission; clutch release lever. Vehicle description: heavy trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 4, 1993
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