WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1989

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. in 1989. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 22, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 89V233000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 75

Consequence Summary:

IF BOTH THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS FAIL THE ENGINE THROTTLENAT NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS MAYRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 4, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM

SEAT BELTS DESIGNED FOR USE ON DRIVER'S SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON PASSENGER SEATS; THIS CAUSES THE STRAP CONNECTING THE BUCKLE TO THE FLOOR TO BE TWISTED.

NHTSA ID: 89V165000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 7

Consequence Summary:

STRESSES WITHIN THE BUCKLE RESULT IN FAILURE TO COMPLYWITH FMVSS 210.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 3, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.

NHTSA ID: 89V017000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 1,134

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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