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Safety recall · 89V233000

Vehicle speed control: springs Western Star recall

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 22, 1989. It covers about 75 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V233000
Reported
Dec 22, 1989
Vehicles
75
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning.

The risk

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.

The fix

Manufacturer will replace the throttle return springs.

Contacts

System: throttle linkages and control.Vehicle category: heavy truck.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Western Star dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V233000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Western Star Conventional07D
1988 Western Star Conventional08D
1989 Western Star Conventional08D

Questions

Is the 89V233000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V233000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V233000 announced?

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. reported it to NHTSA on December 22, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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