NHTSA recall campaign
89V233000
ManufacturerWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Reported1989-12-22Affected75 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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.
Manufacturer remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →