Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 88V-023 · 1983–1988 Western Star Conventional
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 88V-023 covers 303 1983–1988 Western Star Conventional for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The risk
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.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.