1995 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #96V025000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1995 - 11/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
2/6/1996 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/12/1996 |
| # Affected |
490 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FAIL. |
| Consequences |
IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, THE ENGINE IS NOT LIKELY TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND SUDDENLY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACEMENT THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. IF THE OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE SPRINGS FOR THEM. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3306 AND 3406 MECHANICALLY FUEL INJECTED ENGINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1995 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1995 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SUSPENSION
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