J.c. Whitney Co. | NHTSA Recall #85E034000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85E034000 by J.c. Whitney Co.. Includes 11,889 affected units, EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The cruise control causes the throttle actuator to stick preventing the disengagement of the throttle. consequence of defect: if this occurs, the vehicle would accelerate without control and further, upon restarting the vehicle, the defect may cause rapid acceleration of the vehicle. In either case a crash could occur without warning.
Corrective Action
Replace unit with a new equivalent unit or refund the purchase price.