Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Recall 88V-005 · 1987 Western Star Conventional
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 88V-005 covers 1,097 1987 Western Star Conventional for a clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS.
The risk
CLUTCH LEVER MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCHCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.
SYSTEM: CLUTCH RELEASE LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1986 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.