1986 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recalls (3)

Campaign:
88V023000 on 03/02/1988
Component:
Vehicle speed control:springs
Manufactured:
08/31/1982 - 12/31/1987
Affected:
303
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Replace throttle return springs.
Notes:
System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.

Campaign:
92V143000 on 10/29/1992
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Manufactured:
07/31/1985 - 02/28/1990
Affected:
10,893
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.
Notes:
System: transmission; clutch release lever.vehicle description: heavy trucks.

Campaign:
93V207000 on 12/15/1993
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
12/31/1985 - 12/31/1990
Affected:
5,304
Defect:
The cab access grab handles have thinner than specified wall thickness and are susceptible to fatigue failure breaking at the bend radius near the upper mounting bolt hole.
Consequence:
Failure during use of the grab handles can cause auser to fall resulting in personal injury.
Correction:
Western star dealers will remove and destroy the recalled grab handles. new handles will be installed on these vehicles.
Notes:
System: structure: body; grab bar; strap mounting assist.vehicle description: medium duty conventional trucks and truck/tractors equippedwith 30 inch stainless steel grab handles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact western star service center at 1-604-860-3319. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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