NHTSA recall 89V233000
Vehicle speed control › Springs
Western Star Conventional
Reported Dec 22, 198975 vehicles affectedWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Built Nov 1, 1987 – Dec 1, 1989
The defect
Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
The 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.
The remedy
Manufacturer will replace the throttle return springs.