WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1992

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1992. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 8, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LEVEL:RELEASE:THROW:OU

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.

NHTSA ID: 92V143000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 10,893

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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