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Nabi Optare 30-LFN Recall 02V046: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 02V046, reported February 8, 2002, 84 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 02V046NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, TWO RETURN SPRINGS ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD BOTH BREAK.
Risk
IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, THE PEDAL WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
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).

Affected vehicles

Nabi Optare 30-LFN2001