Item Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Date Announced: 10/15/1991
Description of Recall: THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY.
Conequence: IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.
Notes: SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES.
Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Date Announced: 10/15/1991
Description of Recall: RESERVOIR INTERIOR PAINT WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE AIR RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE, AND THE VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED.
Conequence: LACK OF PROPER SEATING CAUSES THE RESERVOIRS TO FAILTO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
Action Need To Fix It: CLEAN AND RESEAT THE AIR CHECK VALVES AS NEEDED.
Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.