1990 Western Star Conventional recall: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Western Star Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 8, 1992. It covers about 10,893 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,893
- reported
- Oct 8, 1992
- owners notified
- Jan 4, 1993
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.
Recall number 92V143000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 92V143000
Is there a recall on the 1990 Western Star Conventional pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)?
Yes. Recall 92V143000, reported on October 8, 1992, covers about 10,893 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 92V143000?
Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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