WESTERN STAR HERITAGE 1996: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V017000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | HERITAGE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-02-01 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-02-10 |
Production Dates: 1988-05-01 - 1989-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1134
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CONTROL ARM CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MORSE CONTROLSTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLES.
