Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19861101 - 19870701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V005000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880106 | Date Received by ODI: 19880118 | Date Added to Database: 19880208 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1097 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS. |
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Consequence:
CLUTCH LEVER MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCHCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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