Recall 87E028000: Vehicle Speed Control, Linkages

NHTSA recall 87E028000 · announced July 16, 1987 · Zemco · 108,617 units affected

The problem

HIGH VOLTAGE PULSES CAN CAUSE THE MICROPROCESSOR IN THE CRUISE CONTROL TO PULL THE THROTTLE AND CAUSE SELF ENGAGEMENT.

The risk

SELF ENGAGEMENT COULD HAPPEN WHILE IN TRAFFIC ANDPOSSIBLE CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

INSTALLATION OF 22K RESISTOR IN SERIES WITH THE WIRE TO THE COIL.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: ALL PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.