Solectria E10 (1994) – 95V166000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

SOLECTRIA

Model Of Vehicle

E10

Year

1994

Recall Campaign Number

95V166000

Component Description

Vehicle Speed Control

Effect Of Defect

Consequence Of Non-Compliance: The Engine Speed May Not Return To Idle Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Solectria Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

19910101

End Of Manufacture

19950801

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

138

Date Owners Notified

19950707

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Solectria Corporation

Date Report Received

19950825

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

124