Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #86V079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V079000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 942 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Two throttle return spring defects are involved in this recall. (1) buses equipped with caterpillar engines may have a throttle return spring that breaks and prevents the throttle from returning to idle position when the driver's foot is removed from the accelerator control; (2) buses equipped with cummins vt-225 engines may have the throttle return spring connected to the throttle slave cylinder instead of the fuel injection pump lever. if failure occurs in the acceleration control system, the engine may accelerate to its maximum governed rpm. consequence of defect: in either case, throttle control will be lost which may result in an accident.

Corrective Action

A repair kit consisting of new spring, mounting bracket and proper repair instructions will be shipped to each owner at no charge and the owner may make his own repairs, or have a thomas distributor or a reputable local shop make the repairs.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V079000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1986-06-16T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control return spring

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 942

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Two throttle return spring defects are involved in this recall. (1) buses equipped with caterpillar engines may have a throttle return spring that breaks and prevents the throttle from returning to idle position when the driver's foot is removed from the accelerator control; (2) buses equipped with cummins vt-225 engines may have the throttle return spring connected to the throttle slave cylinder instead of the fuel injection pump lever. if failure occurs in the acceleration control system, the engine may accelerate to its maximum governed rpm. consequence of defect: in either case, throttle control will be lost which may result in an accident.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: A repair kit consisting of new spring, mounting bracket and proper repair instructions will be shipped to each owner at no charge and the owner may make his own repairs, or have a thomas distributor or a reputable local shop make the repairs.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 86V079000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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