Western Star Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V025000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V025000 by Western Star Trucks, Inc.. Includes 490 affected units, WESTERN STAR/THROTTLE LINKAGES, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The throttle return springs can fail.
Corrective Action
Replacement throttle return springs will be mailed directly to owners. If the owners prefer, their dealers can install the springs for them.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 96V025000
Manufacturer: Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1996-02-06T00:00:00
Subject: Western star/throttle linkages
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 490
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The throttle return springs can fail.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Replacement throttle return springs will be mailed directly to owners. If the owners prefer, their dealers can install the springs for them.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-d7nr.e4ui-gd69
NHTSA ID: 96V025000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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