THE ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL BYPASS VALVE ON THE FUEL PUMP MAY MALFUNCTION WHEN IN THE BYPASS MODE
— Recall Campaign #88E006000
THE ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL BYPASS VALVE ON THE FUEL PUMP MAY MALFUNCTION WHEN IN THE BYPASS MODE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 43 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88E006000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 04, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88E006000 |
| Units affected: | 43 |
- Description:
- THE ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL BYPASS VALVE ON THE FUEL PUMP MAY MALFUNCTION WHEN IN THE BYPASS MODE.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE ABOVE CONDITION EXISTS, THE ENGINE COULDACCELERATE TO FULL THROTTLE UNEXPECTEDLY IF CRUISE CONTROL OR POWER TAKE OFFFUNCTION IS ACTIVATED.
- Corrective action:
- THE ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL BYPASS VALVE HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO PREVENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH THE PACE SYSEMS WHEN OPERATING IN CRUISE CONTROL.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM.(PACE)VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.