WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL 1987: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V005000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-01-06 | 1988-01-18 | 1988-02-08 |
Production Dates: 1986-11-01 - 1987-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1097
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS.
Consequence
CLUTCH LEVER MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCHCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.
Notes
SYSTEM: CLUTCH RELEASE LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
