1985 Western Star Conventional
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Western Star Conventional. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Western Star Conventional. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Replace the aluminum lever with an iron lever.
Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Replace throttle return springs.
Every Western Star Conventional model year
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