1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR RECALL - #89V017000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1988 - 1/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
2/10/1989 |
| Influenced by |
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/1/1989 |
| # Affected |
1,134 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CONTROL ARM CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVENTIONAL STYLE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MORSE CONTROLSTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLES. |
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