NHTSA Recall 92V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V031000; Date: Mar. 10, 1992
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Chance Sunliner; 1988 Chance Sunliner; 1989 Chance Sunliner; 1990 Chance Sunliner; 1991 Chance Sunliner
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 45
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace the treadle return spring with a newly designed spring.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 1992
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