CUMMINS UNSPECIFIED 9999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86E002000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CUMMINS | UNSPECIFIED | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-01-16 | 1986-01-22 | 1986-01-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 406
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124
ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 124, WHICH REQUIRES THAT WHEN THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FAILS, THE ENGINE SPEED RETURNS TO IDLE. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE LEVER RETURN SPRING AND MOUNTING BRACKET WERE OMITTED DURING ENGINE TO CHASSIS ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE MAIN THROTTLE SPRING BREAK DURING OPERATION THE THROTTLE COULD REMAIN OPEN RESULTING IN A RUNAWAY ENGINE WITH POSSIBLE CRASH.
INSTALL SECONDARY SPRING AND BRACKET ON ALL SUSPECTED ENGINES.
SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR.VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH B SERIES, 4BT 3.9 LITER ENGINES.
