OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E014000
Vehicle Speed Control
Reported May 22, 1996 · CUMMINS ENGINE CO.
Summary
THE INSULATION MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR AND GROUND IN THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED THROTTLE CONDITION. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, WITHOUT WARNING, THE OPERATOR COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE ACCELERATION.
Remedy
CUMMINS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR ON THE ENGINES INVOLVED.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AUTOMOTIVE, HEAVY-DUTY, NATURAL GAS-FUELED ENGINES. THE TWO ENGINES INVOLVED ARE THE C8.3-250G AND L10-300G NATURAL GAS ENGINES. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7457. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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