Recall 89V017000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS Defect in 1989-1996 WESTERN WESTERN STAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,134 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 89V017000 |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,134 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V121000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 6,188 | |
| 05V435000 | 2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE | WHEELS:RIM | 44 | |
| 05V250000 | 2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 89 | |
| 02V243000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 254 | |
| 04V372000 | 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 | |
| 00V273002 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 121 | |
| 95V210000 | 1995 WESTERN DREAMER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 127 | |
| 92V151000 | 1989 WESTERN TRAVELLITE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 112 | |
| 90E041000 | 1991 WESTERN ALPINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 309 | |
| 87V028000 | 1971 WESTERN TANK TRAILERS | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 10 |