Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19850801 - 19900301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V143000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930104 | Date Received by ODI: 19921008 | Date Added to Database: 19921030 |
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: 10893 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE ALUMINUM LEVER WITH AN IRON LEVER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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