Recall campaign89V017000
Recall 89V017000: 1989 Western Western
Vehicle speed control › Springs
- Report received
- Jan 3, 1989
- Manufacturer
- Western star trucks, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,134vehicles
- Model years
- 1989
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
Cables used for throttle control are subject to failing in service due to vibrational fatigue between the cable end sleeve and hub.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1989 Western Western0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.