Western Star 1983–1988 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled February 26, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V023000 · Western Star
Hazard
IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, ENGINE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TOIDLE POSITION WHEN THROTTLE FOOT PEDAL IS RELEASED; THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
Units
303 units
Description
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
Product
Western Star CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →