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Western Western Star Recall 89V017: Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

NHTSA campaign 89V017, reported January 3, 1989, 1,134 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V017WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Problem
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
Risk
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CONTROL ARM CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MORSE CONTROLSTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLES.

Affected vehicles

Western Western Star1989
Western Star Heritage1996