Lag Recall 89V201000: Vehicle Speed Control, Cables

NHTSA recall 89V201000 · announced November 19, 1989 · filed by Lag Motorcoach Usa · 97 units affected

The problem

ROUTING OF THROTTLE CABLE AND GEAR SHIFT CABLE ADJACENT TO THE TELMA RETARDER COULD ALLOW HEAT FROM THE RETARDER TO DAMAGE THE CABLE JACKETS.

The risk

THIS CAN CAUSE SLOW RETURN OR STICKING OF THE THROTTLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE SUBJECT CABLES, AS NECESSARY, AND WRAP CABLES WITH A HEAT RESISTANT BLANKET.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE / GEAR SHIFT CABLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR COACH WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Lag Galaxy
• 1986 Lag Galaxy
• 1987 Lag Galaxy
• 1988 Lag Galaxy
• 1989 Lag Galaxy
• 1985 Lag Panoramic
• 1986 Lag Panoramic
• 1987 Lag Panoramic
• 1988 Lag Panoramic
• 1989 Lag Panoramic

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