Western Star 1987 Power Train recall
Recalled January 18, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V005000 · Western Star
Hazard
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.
Units
1,097 units
Description
THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS.
What to do
REPLACE THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.
Product
Western Star CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →