Does the 1985 Western Star Conventional have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Western Star Conventional recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western Star dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Western Star Conventional?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Western Star Conventional recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Western Star Conventional. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Western Star been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Western Star dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1985 Western Star Conventional recalls, newest first

October 8, 1992NHTSA 92V14300010,893 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 26, 1988NHTSA 88V023000303 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Summary: Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
Consequence: If both springs fail, engine throttle may not return toidle position when throttle foot pedal is released; this could result in a lossof vehicle control and a crash.
Remedy: Replace throttle return springs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Western Star Conventional were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Western Star Conventional years

Other 1985 Western Star models

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Questions

Does the 1985 Western Star Conventional have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Western Star Conventional recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western Star dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Western Star Conventional?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.