Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Recall 92V-143 · 1985–1990 Western Star Conventional

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 92V-143 covers 10,893 1985–1990 Western Star Conventional for a clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected10,8931 model

ReportedOct 8, 1992Owners notified Jan 4, 1993

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE ALUMINUM LEVER WITH AN IRON LEVER.

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Western Star Conventional1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Built from August 1, 1985 to March 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.