Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #92V143000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V143000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 10,893 affected units, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LEVEL:RELEASE:THROW:OU, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V143000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1992-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:clutch assembly:level:release:throw:ou

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 10,893

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3sm3.irkw.y44t

NHTSA ID: 92V143000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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