Solectria Corporation | NHTSA Recall #95V166000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V166000 by Solectria Corporation. Includes 138 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems" requires two energy sources on the accelerator control capable of returning the motor controller to the "idle" position. Although these vehicles are equipped with two sources of energy (springs) on the accelerator control system, one spring (located on the accelerator pedal) is not capable of returning the accelerator potentiometer to the "idle" position. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 124.

Corrective Action

Solectria is redesigning the accelerator control potentiometers to contain two independent torsional springs, each capable of returning the potentiometer to the idle position. Dealers will upgrade the vehicles involved with the newly designed accelerator control systems.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V166000

Manufacturer: Solectria Corporation

Report Received Date: 1995-08-25T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 138

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems" requires two energy sources on the accelerator control capable of returning the motor controller to the "idle" position. Although these vehicles are equipped with two sources of energy (springs) on the accelerator control system, one spring (located on the accelerator pedal) is not capable of returning the accelerator potentiometer to the "idle" position. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 124.

Consequence Summary: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Solectria is redesigning the accelerator control potentiometers to contain two independent torsional springs, each capable of returning the potentiometer to the idle position. Dealers will upgrade the vehicles involved with the newly designed accelerator control systems.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 95V166000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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