NHTSA campaign 89V233000
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 89V233000
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Reported 12/22/1989
What can happen
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.
Repair
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
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.