WESTERN RWL SERIES 1981: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V156000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | RWL SERIES | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-07-13 | 1981-12-29 | 1982-01-08 |
Production Dates: 1978-11-01 - 1981-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 186
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES PROVIDE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED TORQUE, CAUSING A SLUGGISH RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS".
NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FAILURE OF THE ACCELERATOR FUNCTION TO RESPONDNORMALLY COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS.
