THE THROTTLE MAY HAVE A PROTRUSION WHICH CAN BE IMPEDED BY THE FUEL PUMP COVER AND CAUSE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR
— Recall Campaign #83E014000
THE THROTTLE MAY HAVE A PROTRUSION WHICH CAN BE IMPEDED BY THE FUEL PUMP COVER AND CAUSE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL. THE INTERFERENCE OCCURS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE LEVER STOP PIN AND A RIVET SECURING A SIDE PLATE ON THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,250 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
83E014000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 27, 1983 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 83E014000 |
| Units affected: | 2,250 |
- Description:
- THE THROTTLE MAY HAVE A PROTRUSION WHICH CAN BE IMPEDED BY THE FUEL PUMP COVER AND CAUSE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL. THE INTERFERENCE OCCURS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE LEVER STOP PIN AND A RIVET SECURING A SIDE PLATE ON THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE THROTTLE LEVER STOP PIN WILL BE GROUND FLUSH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER ON THE FUEL PUMP SIDE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, MODELS NH AND K.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LEVERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLPOSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY CANALSO OCCUR.NOTE: UNITS CONTAINING THE SUSPECT ENGINES SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL INSPECTEDAND CORRECTED.