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NHTSARecalled Jan 3, 1989 · #89V017000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.

View the official CPSC notice