NHTSA campaign 89V017000
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 89V017000
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
Reported 01/03/1989
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Repair
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
Components
- Vehicle speed control: Springs
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.