Williams Controls, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #90E034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 90E034000 by Williams Controls, Inc.. Includes 3,850 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Electronic foot pedal springs could fail due to improper heat treatment, preventing the pedal from returning to its normal idle position.

Corrective Action

Replace assembly with one containing properly heat treated spring and or install a failsafe switch onto foot pedal assembly to prevent unintended throttle condition from occurring.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 90E034000

Manufacturer: Williams Controls, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1990-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:pedal

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 3,850

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Electronic foot pedal springs could fail due to improper heat treatment, preventing the pedal from returning to its normal idle position.

Consequence Summary: This could cause an unintended full throttle condition that could result in an accident.

Corrective Action: Replace assembly with one containing properly heat treated spring and or install a failsafe switch onto foot pedal assembly to prevent unintended throttle condition from occurring.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pw3h.mcmg_6t9w

NHTSA ID: 90E034000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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