The issue
On certain trucks, the aluminum clutch release lever may fail as the result of stress corrosion due to continuous loading of the lever and exposure to road salt spray. This would render the clutch inoperative and if such a failure were to occur during vehicle operation, could adversely affect braking distances and vehicle control. Correction: Aluminum clutch levers will be replaced.
Description (français)
Sur certains camions, le levier de débrayage en aluminium peut faire défaut et rendre la pédale d'embrayage inopérante par suite de corrosion sous contrainte causée par une charge constante sur le levier et l'exposition au sel épandu sur les routes. Si ce problème survenait lorsque le véhicule est en marche cela pourrait modifier les distances de freinage et nuire au contrôle du véhicule.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star CONVENTIONAL | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Star Conventional | 1986 | 0 | 3 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1987 | 0 | 7 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1988 | 0 | 8 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1989 | 0 | 8 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1990 | 0 | 7 |