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NHTSARecalled Feb 6, 1996 · #96V025000

WESTERN STAR/THROTTLE LINKAGES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FAIL. IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, THE ENGINE IS NOT LIKELY TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND SUDDENLY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
WESTERN STAR/THROTTLE LINKAGES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACEMENT THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. IF THE OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE SPRINGS FOR THEM.

View the official CPSC notice