THE FAILURE OF A PIN IN THE INTERNAL GOVERNOR LINKAGE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
— Recall Campaign #91E048000
THE FAILURE OF A PIN IN THE INTERNAL GOVERNOR LINKAGE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL. THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND THE GOVERNED SPEED ARE LOST WHEN THIS PIN SEPARATES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 470 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91E048000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 23, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91E048000 |
| Units affected: | 470 |
- Description:
- THE FAILURE OF A PIN IN THE INTERNAL GOVERNOR LINKAGE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL. THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND THE GOVERNED SPEED ARE LOST WHEN THIS PIN SEPARATES.
- Consequeces:
- LOSS OF GOVERNED SPEED AND THROTTLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIORNOTICE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ENGINE.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINES, MODELS 4B3.9 - (239 CID),CPL 1260 (105 HP), AND CPL 0986 (120 HP) INSTALLED IN DELIVERY TRUCKS.