NHTSA recall 89V017000
Vehicle speed control › Springs
Western Western Star and 1 more
Reported Jan 3, 19891,134 vehicles affectedWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Built May 1, 1988 – Jan 1, 1989
The defect
Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
The risk
This could cause the cable not allowing the throttle toreturn to the idle postion, which could result in an accident.
The remedy
Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.