Chance 1987–1991 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled March 10, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V031000 · Chance
Hazard
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TREADLE RETURN SPRING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SPRING.
Units
45 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE THE TREADLE RETURN SPRING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SPRING.
Product
Chance SUNLINER
Manufacturer(s)
CHANCE COACH, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →