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1991-1995 Solectria E10 and Solectria Forces recall: vehicle speed control

Solectria Corporation reported this safety recall on August 25, 1995. It covers about 138 vehicles.

vehicles affected
138
reported
Aug 25, 1995
owners notified
Jul 7, 1995

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong
Fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems" requires two energy sources on the accelerator control capable of returning the motor controller to the "idle" position. Although these vehicles are equipped with two sources of energy (springs) on the accelerator control system, one spring (located on the accelerator pedal) is not capable of returning the accelerator potentiometer to the "idle" position. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 124.
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Solectria is redesigning the accelerator control potentiometers to contain two independent torsional springs, each capable of returning the potentiometer to the idle position. Dealers will upgrade the vehicles involved with the newly designed accelerator control systems.

Recall number 95V166000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 95V166000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1995 Solectria E10 and Solectria Forces vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 95V166000, reported on August 25, 1995, covers about 138 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V166000?

Solectria is redesigning the accelerator control potentiometers to contain two independent torsional springs, each capable of returning the potentiometer to the idle position. Dealers will upgrade the vehicles involved with the newly designed accelerator control systems.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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