Autocar Ks Series
Model Ks Series made by Autocar got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V002000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 08/01/1979 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 20 | 06/09/1980 | MFR | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/08/1980 | 03/06/1980 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | On some vehicles, the accelerator return spring bracket was improperly positioned. this may delay the return of the throttle to the idle position or prevent it from returning altogether. the improper positioning constitutes a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will check position of the accelerator return spring bracket on all involved vehicles. the bracket will be repositioned and return springs will be replaced, if necessary, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with detroit diesel engines and donaldsonair cleaners.system: fuel; accelerator return springs.consequences of defect: if throttle does not return to its idle position,vehicle speed will not decrease even after the accelerator pedal has beenreleased. loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur. | |||||||||||||||