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Safety recall · 88V005000

Power train: pedal / hand lever(motorcycle) Western Star recall

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 18, 1988. It covers about 1,097 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V005000
Reported
Jan 18, 1988
Vehicles
1,097
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

The c shaped clutch release lever may have been weakened due to casting imperfections.

The risk

Clutch lever may fail resulting in loss of clutchcontrol which could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

The fix

REPLACE THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.

Contacts

System: clutch release levervehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Western Star dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V005000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Western Star Conventional07D

Questions

Is the 88V005000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V005000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V005000 announced?

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 18, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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