Western Products | NHTSA Recall #81V156000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V156000 by Western Products. Includes 186 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The throttle return springs on the affected vehicles provide less than the required torque, causing a sluggish return of the throttle to the idle position after the accelerator pedal is released. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".

Corrective Action

New anchor brackets and spring extensions for the throttle return springs, will be installed at corrected locations without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V156000

Manufacturer: Western Products

Report Received Date: 1981-12-29T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control return spring

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 186

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The throttle return springs on the affected vehicles provide less than the required torque, causing a sluggish return of the throttle to the idle position after the accelerator pedal is released. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: New anchor brackets and spring extensions for the throttle return springs, will be installed at corrected locations without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cw7t~m2hq-ja36

NHTSA ID: 81V156000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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