Make : LAG | Model : GALAXY | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19850301 - 19890601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V201000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19891211 | Date Received by ODI: 19891119 | Date Added to Database: 19891129 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAG MOTORCOACH USA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAG MOTORCOACH USA | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 97 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ROUTING OF THROTTLE CABLE AND GEAR SHIFT CABLE ADJACENT TO THE TELMA RETARDER COULD ALLOW HEAT FROM THE RETARDER TO DAMAGE THE CABLE JACKETS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE SLOW RETURN OR STICKING OF THE THROTTLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SUBJECT CABLES, AS NECESSARY, AND WRAP CABLES WITH A HEAT RESISTANT BLANKET. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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