NHTSA Recall 89V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V017000; Date: Jan. 3, 1989
This could cause the cable not allowing the throttle toreturn to the idle postion, which could result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Western Western Star; 1996 Western Star Heritage
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,134
Recall Summary:
Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
How to Fix:
Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.
Recall Notes:
System: throttle control arm cables. Vehicle description: conventional style trucks equipped with morse controlsthrottle control cables.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 1, 1989
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