OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V233000

Vehicle Speed Control:springs

Reported Dec 22, 1989 · WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

Summary

THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Consequence

IF BOTH THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS FAIL THE ENGINE THROTTLENAT NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS MAYRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.

Notes

SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCK.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1989 Western Star Conventional 1988 Western Star Conventional 1987 Western Star Conventional

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗