Western, Western Star 1989–1996 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled January 3, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V017000 · Western
Hazard
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
Units
1,134 units
Description
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
What to do
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
Product
Western HERITAGE · Western WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN PRODUCTS · WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →