Recall
Western Western Star — 89V017000
NHTSA ID
89V017000
Make
Western
Model
Western Star
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-01-03
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Units Affected
1,134
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.