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failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Western Star Conventional 1985

Model Conventional made in 1985 by Western Star got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, vehicle speed control.

Conventional year 1985

Recalls

Model 1985

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
92V143000	WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.	from 08/01/1985 to 03/01/1990	V (Vehicle)	10893	01/04/1993	MFR	WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.	10/08/1992	10/30/1992
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 Summary	Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.
Notes	System: transmission; clutch release lever.vehicle description: heavy trucks.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
88V023000	WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.	from 09/01/1982 to 01/01/1988	V (Vehicle)	303	02/16/1988	MFR	WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.	02/26/1988	03/03/1988
Defect Summary	Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
Consequence Summary	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 Summary	Replace throttle return springs.
Notes	System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.