Vehicle recall 92V143000 · October 8, 1992
1985-1990 Western Star Conventional
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- System: transmission; clutch release lever.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V143000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 1992
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 4, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,893
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
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