THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING
— Recall Campaign #88V023000
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 303 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V023000
| Manufacturer: | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
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| Recall date: | February 26, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V023000 |
| Units affected: | 303 |
- Description:
- THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.