Western Star · Canada · High
Western Star Conventional: Powertrain
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1986–1987 — about 971 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the clutch release lever may have been weakened during manufacture and could fail at the clutch release shaft connection. This would result in a loss of clutch control and possible consequent loss of vehicle control. Correction: Clutch release lever will be replaced with one of a different alloy and improved design.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational