Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc | NHTSA Recall #94E020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94E020000 by Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc. Includes 412 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The engine throttle plate shaft can become disconnected from the throttle lever assembly. The hex head locking screw between the throttle stop assembly and the throttle shaft can loosen. Also, the hex head pinch bolt between the throttle lever and the throttle plate shaft can loosen. The throttle return spring controls the throttle plate position through the throttle lever. If either screw loosens, the throttle return springs no longer control the throttle plate position.

Corrective Action

The throttle body has been redesigned to include a secondary return spring attached directly to the throttle plate shaft. Throttle stop assembly and secondary return spring locking screws will be torqued to specification and treated with a thread sealing compound specifically designed for thread locking applications.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94E020000

Manufacturer: Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc

Report Received Date: 1994-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 412

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The engine throttle plate shaft can become disconnected from the throttle lever assembly. The hex head locking screw between the throttle stop assembly and the throttle shaft can loosen. Also, the hex head pinch bolt between the throttle lever and the throttle plate shaft can loosen. The throttle return spring controls the throttle plate position through the throttle lever. If either screw loosens, the throttle return springs no longer control the throttle plate position.

Consequence Summary: Unanticipated full throttle conditions can occur,resulting in a loss of throttle control and possible accident.

Corrective Action: The throttle body has been redesigned to include a secondary return spring attached directly to the throttle plate shaft. Throttle stop assembly and secondary return spring locking screws will be torqued to specification and treated with a thread sealing compound specifically designed for thread locking applications.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ka4n-pmi3-swts

NHTSA ID: 94E020000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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