WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL 1989: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V143000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-01-04 | 1992-10-08 | 1992-10-30 |
Production Dates: 1985-08-01 - 1990-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10893
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
REPLACE THE ALUMINUM LEVER WITH AN IRON LEVER.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
