Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 90V-014 · 1987–1990 Chance Sunliner
CHANCE COACH, INC. recall 90V-014 covers 10 1987–1990 Chance Sunliner for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETURN THE THROTTLE LEVER TO THE IDLE POSTION IN THE EVENT THAT THE LINKAGE BECOMES DISCONNECTED.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FAILS IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE RETURN KIT.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COACHES AND STREETCARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1987 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SQNHTSA