The issue
Certain trucks may have throttle return springs that could fail during normal operation without prior warning. If both springs fail, the engine throttle may not return to the idle position when the throttle foot pedal is released. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible vehicle crash. Correction: throttle return springs will be replaced.
Description (français)
Sur certains camions, il se peut que les ressorts de rappel de la commande des gaz se brisent soudainement. Si les deux ressorts cèdent au même moment, la commande des gaz ne reviendra pas en position de ralenti, ce qui risque de provoquer la perte de maîtrise du véhicule et un accident.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star CONVENTIONAL | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Star Conventional | 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1984 | 0 | 1 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1985 | 0 | 2 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1986 | 0 | 3 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1987 | 0 | 7 |
| Western Star Conventional | 1988 | 0 | 8 |