1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR
The 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR, potentially affecting up to 1,134 vehicles.
Recall 89V017000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
| 1,134 vehicles affected
Defect: CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR.
Safety Rating for the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
47-8 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DAVCO FUEL PRO 382 AND DIESEL PRO 232/233 FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR TESTING. AIR OR GAS BUBBLES, WHICH MAY BE VISIBLE IN THE CLEAR FILTER COVER INDICATE HARMFUL LEAKS, AND CAN CAUSE IMPAIRED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
47-8 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
DAVCO FUEL PRO 382 AND DIESEL PRO 232/233 FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR TESTING. AIR OR GAS BUBBLES, WHICH MAY BE VISIBLE IN THE CLEAR FILTER COVER INDICATE HARMFUL LEAKS, AND CAN CAUSE IMPAIRED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN WESTERN STAR
- 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR (current)
Other WESTERN Models
- WESTERN ALPINE COACH — 54 total complaints
- WESTERN ALPINE — 23 total complaints
- WESTERN ALPENLITE — 22 total complaints
- WESTERN APEX — 9 total complaints
- WESTERN AVALANCHE — 1 total complaint
- WESTERN WESTERN — 1 total complaint
- WESTERN ASPEN — 0 total complaints
- WESTERN DREAMER — 0 total complaints