NHTSA Recall 89V017000
Filed by WESTERN PRODUCTS. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1989-01-03. An estimated 1,134 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CONTROL ARM CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MORSE CONTROLSTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLES.
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