1988 CHANCE SUNLINER Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 90V014000 on 02/05/1990
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:springs
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1987 - 12/31/1989
- Affected:
- 10
- Defect:
- The throttle return spring may not automatically return the throttle lever to the idle postion in the event that the linkage becomes disconnected.
- Consequence:
- This could cause loss of accelerator control if the throttle linkage fails in the full open position. this could result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Install an improved throttle return kit.
- Notes:
- System: throttle return spring.vehicle description: coaches and streetcars.
- Campaign:
- 92V031000 on 03/15/1992
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1987 - 06/30/1991
- Affected:
- 45
- Defect:
- The foot treadle accelerator is equipped with a return spring which serves as a backup device for the throttle return spring mounted on the engine; should both springs fail simultaneously the engine throttle could become stuck open.
- Consequence:
- The throttle would not disengage when foot pressure isremoved from the treadle; the vehicle would be subject to loss of speed controland a possible accident.
- Correction:
- Replace the treadle return spring with a newly designed spring.
- Notes:
- System: throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: open air, 4 wheel drive bus; 4 cylinder engines running ongasoline, propane, or diesel; also, tows up to three trailing coaches.
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