| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : HERITAGE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19880501 - 19890101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V017000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890201 | Date Received by ODI: 19890103 | Date Added to Database: 19890210 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1134 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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