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NHTSA recall 80V002000

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Autocar KS Series and 1 more

Reported Jan 8, 198020 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1979 – Oct 1, 1979

The defect

On some vehicles, the accelerator return spring bracket was improperly positioned. This may delay the return of the throttle to the idle position or prevent it from returning altogether. The improper positioning constitutes a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".

The remedy

Dealer will check position of the accelerator return spring bracket on all involved vehicles. The bracket will be repositioned and return springs will be replaced, if necessary, free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Autocar KS Series
1979
White Truck RB2S Series
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with detroit diesel engines and donaldsonair cleaners.system: fuel; accelerator return springs.consequences of defect: if throttle does not return to its idle position,vehicle speed will not decrease even after the accelerator pedal has beenreleased. Loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.