Safety Recall NHTSA · 83E014000 Reported September 27, 1983

Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Q: What is recall 83E014000?

NHTSA recall 83E014000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on September 27, 1983. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control. The recall affects approximately 2,250 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Cummins, Inc. · N/A · 2,250 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

83E014000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cummins, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,250

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 27, 1983

Defect Summary

The throttle may have a protrusion which can be impeded by the fuel pump cover and cause loss of accelerator control. The interference occurs between the throttle lever stop pin and a rivet securing a side plate on the fuel pump housing.

Corrective Action

The throttle lever stop pin will be ground flush to the throttle lever on the fuel pump side.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 83E014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 83E014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 83E014000?

NHTSA recall 83E014000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on September 27, 1983. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control. The recall affects approximately 2,250 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 83E014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.