Campaign 90V-014

Throttle return spring may not automatically return the throttle lever to the idle postion in the event that the linkage becomes disconnected

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Defect summary

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETURN THE THROTTLE LEVER TO THE IDLE POSTION IN THE EVENT THAT THE LINKAGE BECOMES DISCONNECTED.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FAILS IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE RETURN KIT.

Notes

SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES AND STREETCARS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 90V014000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about speed control on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 90V-014
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
ChanceSunliner1987 to 19900
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.