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NHTSARecalled May 3, 2005 · #05V193000

ENGINE SURGING/JOHN DEERE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1 LITER COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT AND THROTTLE CAN UNEXPECTEDLY SURGE. A SUDDEN ENGINE SURGE COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
ENGINE SURGING/JOHN DEERE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

JOHN DEERE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JOHN DEERE AT 1-800-JD-ENGINE OR ELDORADO AT 909-591-9557.

View the official CPSC notice