THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS
— Recall Campaign #88V005000
THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,097 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V005000
| Manufacturer: | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 18, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V005000 |
| Units affected: | 1,097 |
- Description:
- THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS.
- Consequeces:
- CLUTCH LEVER MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCHCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: CLUTCH RELEASE LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.