| Make : GRUMMAN ALLIED | Model : LONG LIFE | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19870401 - 19880101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V011000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19871208 | Date Received by ODI: 19880127 | Date Added to Database: 19880129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GRUMMAN CORP. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ACCELERATOR CONTROL MAY STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW FREEZING. |
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Consequence:
ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT GREATER THAN IDLE SPEED WHENOPERATOR REMOVES PRESSURE FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REROUTE OR REPLACE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A NEW 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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