Western Star Conventional 1983
Model Conventional made in 1983 by Western Star got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1983
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
88V023000 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | from 09/01/1982 to 01/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 303 | 02/16/1988 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 02/26/1988 | 03/03/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Throttle return springs may fail during normal operation without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace throttle return springs. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: throttle return springs.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks. |