NHTSA recall 02V004003
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Eldorado Escort Re and 2 more
Reported Mar 15, 200213 vehicles affectedELDORADO NATIONALBuilt Jun 1, 2001 – Nov 9, 2001
The defect
On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
The risk
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification and remedy will be handled by williams control. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or eldorado at 1-909-628-5580.