Recall 88V023000: 1983–1988 Western Star Conventional

Report received

Feb 26, 1988

Manufacturer

Western star trucks, inc.

Potentially affected

303vehicles

Model years

1983–1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1983 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1984 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1985 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1986 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1987 Western Star Conventional0 complaints
• 1988 Western Star Conventional0 complaints