Recall
Western Star Conventional — 89V233000
NHTSA ID
89V233000
Make
Western Star
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1989-12-22
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Units Affected
75
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.