Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85E016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85E016000 by Cummins, Inc.. Includes 219,000 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:CAM:FAST IDLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

All throttle lever assemblies will be replaced with new modified type to eliminate the potential defect.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85E016000

Manufacturer: Cummins, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1985-04-12T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:cam:fast idle

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 219,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All throttle lever assemblies will be replaced with new modified type to eliminate the potential defect.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f67u-zbpr_axce

NHTSA ID: 85E016000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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