Western Western Star; Western Star Heritage (1989-1996): Vehicle speed control
Recall 89V017000 · Jan 3, 1989 · Western Star Trucks, Inc.
1,134
vehicles affected
1,134
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 89V017000
- Date
- Jan 3, 1989
- Maker
- Western Star Trucks, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,134
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Springs
- Model years
- 1989-1996
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western | Western Star | 1989 |
| Western Star | Heritage | 1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 89V017000?
2 models: Western Western Star (1989), Western Star Heritage (1996), about 1,134 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 89V017000?
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
What can happen?
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.