NHTSA Recall 96V025000
Filed by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1996-02-06. An estimated 490 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FAIL.
Risk
IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, THE ENGINE IS NOT LIKELY TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND SUDDENLY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACEMENT THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. IF THE OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE SPRINGS FOR THEM.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3306 AND 3406 MECHANICALLY FUEL INJECTED ENGINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.