TOR TRUCK DR8490 2008: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V029000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOR TRUCK | DR8490 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-01-28 | 2015-01-23 | 2015-01-23 |
Production Dates: 2008-01-01 - 2008-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: TOR Truck Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124
TOR Truck Company "TOR" is recalling certain model year 2008 DR8490 drilling rog carrier vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2008, to June 1, 2008. In the affected vehicles the accelerator pedal mechanical power spring, may fail prematurely. This could cause the accelerator pedal to not return to idle position.
If the mechanical power spring fails prematurely causing the accelerator pedal not to return to idle, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
TOR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the accelerator if stamped with a suspect serial number, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact TOR customer service at 1-514-912-0053.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
