WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL 1983: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-02-16 | 1988-02-26 | 1988-03-03 |
Production Dates: 1982-09-01 - 1988-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 303
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Consequence
IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, ENGINE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TOIDLE POSITION WHEN THROTTLE FOOT PEDAL IS RELEASED; THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
