NHTSA Campaign 02V004008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Issued by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. · Reported May 16, 2002 · 1,107 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Consequence
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WILLIAMS CONTROLS IS HANDLING THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PEDAL. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WILLIAMS CONTROL AT 1-503-684-8600 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-982-8181.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C35LF | 2001 | 1,107 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 2001 | 1,107 |
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 2001 | 1,107 |
| NEW FLYER | D35LF | 2001 | 1,107 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 2001 | 1,107 |
| NEW FLYER | D60LF | 2001 | 1,107 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V004008 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.