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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85E034000
Manufacturer: J.c. Whitney Co.
Report Received Date: 1985-11-05T00:00:00
Subject: Equipment:speed control
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 11,889

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Replace unit with a new equivalent unit or refund the purchase price.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qf6x~2hvr-csfx
NHTSA ID: 85E034000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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