Vehicle recall 89V233000 · December 22, 1989
1987-1989 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 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.
- Remedy
- Manufacturer will replace the throttle return springs.
- Notes
- System: throttle linkages and control.vehicle category: heavy truck.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V233000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 22, 1989
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 1, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75
- 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 Conventional (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987
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