Western and Western Star Recall 89V017000: Vehicle Speed Control, Springs
NHTSA recall 89V017000 · announced January 3, 1989 · filed by Western Star Trucks, Inc. · 1,134 units affected
The problem
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CONTROL ARM CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MORSE CONTROLSTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.