NHTSA recall 15V029000
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Tor Truck DR8490
Reported Jan 23, 20152 vehicles affectedTOR Truck CompanyBuilt Jan 1, 2008 – Jun 1, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.