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NHTSARecalled Dec 22, 1989 · #89V233000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. 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.

Product details

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

What you should do

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.

View the official CPSC notice