NHTSA Recall 91V177000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1991-10-15. An estimated 420 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY.
Risk
IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES.
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