Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #89V017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 89V017000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,134 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.

Corrective Action

Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 89V017000

Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1989-01-03T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control return spring

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 1,134

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.

Consequence Summary: This could cause the cable not allowing the throttle toreturn to the idle postion, which could result in an accident.

Corrective Action: Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qzk9~2amp_9jgz

NHTSA ID: 89V017000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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