PL CUSTOM MEDALLION 1988: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Make : PL CUSTOM | Model : MEDALLION | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 1987-01-01 - 1988-06-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V138000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1990-12-03 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-08-09 | Date Added to Database: 1990-08-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: RENAULT, INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 30000 | ||
Summary:
LOSS OF RETENTION OF AN INTEGRAL OVER-TRAVEL SPRING ON THROTTLE CABLE COULD CAUSE SPRING DISLOCATION. |
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Consequence:
A DISLOCATED SPRING CAN CAUSE INCREASED IDLE POSITIONTHROTTLE OPENING AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES WITH CABLES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE POSITIVE RETENTION OF THE OVER-TRAVEL SPRING. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: PARTS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE AVAILABLE AT AUTHORIZED DEALERS ON NOV. 1, 1990. |