NHTSA Recall 89V233000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V233000; Date: Dec. 22, 1989

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.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Western Star Conventional;  1988 Western Star Conventional;  1989 Western Star Conventional

Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs

Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Affected Units:: 75

Recall Summary:

Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.

How to Fix:

Manufacturer will replace the throttle return springs.

Recall Notes:

System: throttle linkages and control. Vehicle category: heavy truck.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 1990

Also see:

All recalls of Western Star vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.