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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1973 Western Star 4800 in Canada.
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL VERNIER HAND THROTTLE. VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH THE OPTIONAL VERNIER HAND THROTTLE DO NOT HAVE A THROTTLE IDENTIFICATION LABEL AS REQUIRED BY C.M.V.S.S. 101. OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN IDENTIFICATION LABEL TO BE AFFIXED NEAR THE HAND THROTTLE.
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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE BOLT FOR THE UPPER REAR CORNER OF THE LEFT HAND FRONT SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET WAS OMITTED ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL STEERING OR SHEPPARD 491 POWER STEERING.
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INADVERTENTLY, THE INCORRECT ACCELERATOR THROTTLE BOOT WAS INSTALLED WHICH COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM THROTTLE RETURN TO POSITION TIME, AS REQUIRED BY REGULATION 124-5-C. NO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WILL RESULT, BUT THE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN CONFORMITY.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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