Western Star Recall 89V233000: Vehicle Speed Control, Springs
NHTSA recall 89V233000 · announced December 22, 1989 · filed by Western Star Trucks, Inc. · 75 units affected
The problem
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The risk
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.
What to do
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCK.
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.