CUMMINS UNSPECIFIED 9999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87E007000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CUMMINS | UNSPECIFIED | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-03-10 | 1987-03-11 | 1987-03-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 850
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124
IF THE THROTTLE STICKS IN AN OPEN POSITION THE VEHICLECOULD BECOME UNCONTROLABLE AND RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH.
INSTALL A THROTTLE LINKAGE KIT TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 124.
SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR CONTROL FMVSS 124.VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.DESCRIPT ION OF DEFECT: DURING TRUCK BODY ASSEMBLY THE THROTTLE LINKAGE WASINSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY IT COULD CAUSE IT TO HANG UP ON THE DOG HOUSE.FAILSTO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 124.
