Vehicle Recall Archive for 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER
Record ID
62364
Campaign Number
92V143000
Make of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model of Vehicle
CONVENTIONAL
Year
1986
Make Campaign Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Component Description
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Defect 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.
Effect of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
REPLACE THE ALUMINUM LEVER WITH AN IRON LEVER.
Manufacturers
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Start of Manufacture
19850801
End of Manufacture
19900301
Type of Recall
VEHICLE
Number Affected
10893
Date Owners Notified
19930104
Initiated By
MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Date Report Received
19921008
Part Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Federal MV Safety Standard
NOT AVAILABLE