Western Star 1995 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled February 6, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V025000 · Western Star
Hazard
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.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. IF THE OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE SPRINGS FOR THEM.
Units
490 units
Description
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FAIL.
What to do
REPLACEMENT THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. IF THE OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE SPRINGS FOR THEM.
Product
Western Star CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →