Defect Description For Recall
Accelerator Control System Failed To Meet Requirements Of Fmvss 124, Which Requires That When The Throttle Linkage Fails, The Engine Speed Returns To Idle. The Secondary Throttle Lever Return Spring And Mounting Bracket Were Omitted During Engine To Chassis Assembly. Consequence Of Defect: Should The Main Throttle Spring Break During Operation The Throttle Could Remain Open Resulting In A Runaway Engine With Possible Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
CUMMINS
Model Of Vehicle
CUMMINS
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
86E002000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Install Secondary Spring And Bracket On All Suspected Engines.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cummins Engine Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
406
Date Owners Notified
19860116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Date Report Received
19860122
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
124