| Make : GRUMMAN OLSON | Model : ROUTE STAR | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19920201 - 19921001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V158000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19921027 | Date Received by ODI: 19921103 | Date Added to Database: 19921110 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GRUMMAN OLSON, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GRUMMAN CORP. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 111 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HEATER HOSE ROUTING CAN INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A CLAMP TO REROUTE THE HEATER HOSE TO A POSITION WHERE IT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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