ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 124
— Recall Campaign #86E002000
ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 124, WHICH REQUIRES THAT WHEN THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FAILS, THE ENGINE SPEED RETURNS TO IDLE. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE LEVER RETURN SPRING AND MOUNTING BRACKET WERE OMITTED DURING ENGINE TO CHASSIS ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE MAIN THROTTLE SPRING BREAK DURING OPERATION THE THROTTLE COULD REMAIN OPEN RESULTING IN A RUNAWAY ENGINE WITH POSSIBLE CRASH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 406 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86E002000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 22, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86E002000 |
| Units affected: | 406 |
- Description:
- ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 124, WHICH REQUIRES THAT WHEN THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FAILS, THE ENGINE SPEED RETURNS TO IDLE. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE LEVER RETURN SPRING AND MOUNTING BRACKET WERE OMITTED DURING ENGINE TO CHASSIS ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE MAIN THROTTLE SPRING BREAK DURING OPERATION THE THROTTLE COULD REMAIN OPEN RESULTING IN A RUNAWAY ENGINE WITH POSSIBLE CRASH.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL SECONDARY SPRING AND BRACKET ON ALL SUSPECTED ENGINES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR.VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH B SERIES, 4BT 3.9 LITER ENGINES.