Recalls for 1985 Western Star Conventional

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

Posted on: 1992-10-30
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.

Notes
System: transmission; clutch release lever.vehicle description: heavy trucks.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Posted on: 1988-03-03
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Replace throttle return springs.

Notes
System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.