CUMMINS UNSPECIFIED 9999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83E014000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CUMMINS | UNSPECIFIED | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-11-04 | 1983-09-27 | 1983-11-08 |
Production Dates: 1983-07-01 - 1983-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2250
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE THROTTLE MAY HAVE A PROTRUSION WHICH CAN BE IMPEDED BY THE FUEL PUMP COVER AND CAUSE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL. THE INTERFERENCE OCCURS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE LEVER STOP PIN AND A RIVET SECURING A SIDE PLATE ON THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING.
THE THROTTLE LEVER STOP PIN WILL BE GROUND FLUSH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER ON THE FUEL PUMP SIDE.
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, MODELS NH AND K.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LEVERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLPOSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY CANALSO OCCUR.NOTE: UNITS CONTAINING THE SUSPECT ENGINES SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL INSPECTEDAND CORRECTED.
