1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #89V233000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1987 - 12/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
1/4/1990 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/1/1990 |
| # Affected |
75 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCK. |
| See also |
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM
1989 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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