Western Star Conventional Recall 89V233: Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

NHTSA campaign 89V233, reported December 22, 1989, 75 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V233WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Problem: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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.
Remedy: MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
Notes: SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCK.

Western Star Conventional	1987 1988 1989