Vehicle speed controlRecall 92V-158 · 1992 Grumman Route Star
GRUMMAN OLSON, INC recall 92V-158 covers 111 1992 Grumman Route Star for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HEATER HOSE ROUTING CAN INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.
The risk
THIS INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK AT FULLTHROTTLE WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE ACCELERATORPEDAL IS RELEASED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND POSSIBLYRESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
INSTALL A CLAMP TO REROUTE THE HEATER HOSE TO A POSITION WHERE IT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE.
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DELIVERY VANS BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH 5.7 LITERENGINES.
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 February 1, 1992 to October 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.