Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 89V-017 · Western and Western Star vehicles
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 89V-017 covers 1,134 Western and Western Star vehicles for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on January 3, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CONTROL ARM CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MORSE CONTROLSTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1988 to January 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.