NHTSA Recall 88V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V023000; Date: Feb. 26, 1988
If both springs fail, engine throttle may not return toidle position when throttle foot pedal is released; this could result in a lossof vehicle control and a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Western Star Conventional; 1984 Western Star Conventional; 1985 Western Star Conventional; 1986 Western Star Conventional; 1987 Western Star Conventional; 1988 Western Star Conventional
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 303
Recall Summary:
Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Replace throttle return springs.
Recall Notes:
System: throttle return springs. Vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 16, 1988
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