Recall
Western Star Conventional — 96V025000
NHTSA ID
96V025000
Make
Western Star
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1996-02-06
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Units Affected
490
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FAIL.
Consequence
IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, THE ENGINE IS NOT LIKELY TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND SUDDENLY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. IF THE OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE SPRINGS FOR THEM.