Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 89V-233 · 1987–1989 Western Star Conventional
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 89V-233 covers 75 1987–1989 Western Star Conventional for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V233000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The risk
IF BOTH THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS FAIL THE ENGINE THROTTLENAT NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS MAYRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCK.
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 November 1, 1987 to December 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.