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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- TOR Truck Company (TOR) is recalling certain model year 2008 DR8490 drilling rog carrier vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2008, to June 1, 2008. In the affected vehicles the accelerator pedal mechanical power spring, may fail prematurely. This could cause the accelerator pedal to not return to idle position.
- Risk
- If the mechanical power spring fails prematurely causing the accelerator pedal not to return to idle, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- TOR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the accelerator if stamped with a suspect serial number, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact TOR customer service at 1-514-912-0053.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2008 TOR Truck DR8490 drilling rig carrier vehicles, built between January 1, 2008 and June 1, 2008, may have an accelerator pedal whose mechanical power spring can fail early. If this happens, the pedal may not return to its idle position after being pressed.
A pedal that stays partly pressed can keep the engine running faster than intended, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
TOR will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal and replace it if it bears a suspect serial number, at no cost to you. The recall began January 28, 2015. You can contact TOR customer service at 1-514-912-0053, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| TOR Truck DR8490 | 2008 |
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