United States 89V017000
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
The problem
CABLES USED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL ARE SUBJECT TO FAILING IN SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATIONAL FATIGUE BETWEEN THE CABLE END SLEEVE AND HUB.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE NOT ALLOWING THE THROTTLE TORETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What owners should do
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.
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