Defect Description For Recall
The Stop Pin Which Is Swaged Into The Throttle Lever, So As To Allow The Throttle Lever To Absorb Excessive Throttle Linkage Travel And Maintaining The Ability To Control The Engines Speed. This Stop Pin Could Be A Mismatch And Could Loosen Causing The Lever Stop Pin Assembly To Fall Apart. Consequence Of Defect: This Condition, Causes The Tensioning Spring Attached To The Throttle Lever Assembly To Separate From The Lever Causing The Throttle Lever To Either Move To Full Throttle Position, To The Idle Position, Or Remain In The Position The Lever Was In At The Moment Of Failure. This Could Cause The Vehicle To Be Uncontrolable And Result In An Accident And Personal Injury.
Make Of Vehicle
CUMMINS
Model Of Vehicle
CUMMINS
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
85E016000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
All Throttle Lever Assemblies Will Be Replaced With New Modified Type To Eliminate The Potential Defect.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cummins Engine Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19840101
End Of Manufacture
19850401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
219000
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Date Report Received
19850412