How many recalls does the 1989 Western Western Star have?

The 1989 Western Western Star has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Western Western Star has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Western Western Star Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Western Western Star has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,134 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 89V017000 1989-01-03 1,134 affected

Defect

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE CABLES WITH THROTTLE RODS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Western Western Star as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.