Defect Description For Recall
Fmvss No. 124, “Accelerator Control Systems” Requires Two Energy Sources On The Accelerator Control Capable Of Returning The Motor Controller To The “Idle” Position. Although These Vehicles Are Equipped With Two Sources Of Energy (Springs) On The Accelerator Control System, One Spring (Located On The Accelerator Pedal) Is Not Capable Of Returning The Accelerator Potentiometer To The “Idle” Position. This Does Not Conform To The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 124.
Make Of Vehicle
SOLECTRIA
Model Of Vehicle
FORCES
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
95V166000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance: The Engine Speed May Not Return To Idle Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Solectria Is Redesigning The Accelerator Control Potentiometers To Contain Two Independent Torsional Springs, Each Capable Of Returning The Potentiometer To The Idle Position. Dealers Will Upgrade The Vehicles Involved With The Newly Designed Accelerator Control Systems.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Solectria Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19910101
End Of Manufacture
19950801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
138
Date Owners Notified
19950707
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Solectria Corporation
Date Report Received
19950825
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
124