OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83E014000
Vehicle Speed Control
Reported Sep 27, 1983 · CUMMINS ENGINE CO.
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE THROTTLE LEVER STOP PIN WILL BE GROUND FLUSH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER ON THE FUEL PUMP SIDE.
Notes
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.
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