Vehicle recall 89V017000 · January 3, 1989
Western Star Heritage and Western Western Star
Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
- Consequence
- This could cause the cable not allowing the throttle toreturn to the idle postion, which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace suspect throttle cables with throttle rods.
- Notes
- System: throttle control arm cables.vehicle description: conventional style trucks equipped with morse controlsthrottle control cables.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V017000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 3, 1989
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 1, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,134
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Star (1989): 1989
- Western Star Heritage (1996): 1996
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