WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL 1987: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V233000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | CONVENTIONAL | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-11-01 | 1989-12-22 | 1990-01-04 |
Production Dates: 1987-11-01 - 1989-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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.
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCK.
