NHTSA Recall 89V233000
Filed by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1989-12-22. An estimated 75 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCK.
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