Vehicle recall 88V023000 · February 26, 1988
1983-1988 Western Star Conventional
Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.
- Consequence
- If both springs fail, engine throttle may not return toidle position when throttle foot pedal is released; this could result in a lossof vehicle control and a crash.
- Remedy
- Replace throttle return springs.
- Notes
- System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1988
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 16, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 303
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
Vehicles covered
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