| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19950401 - 19951101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V025000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960412 | Date Received by ODI: 19960206 | Date Added to Database: 19960206 |
| 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: 490 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FAIL. |
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Consequence:
IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, THE ENGINE IS NOT LIKELY TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND SUDDENLY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACEMENT THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. IF THE OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE SPRINGS FOR THEM. |
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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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