Large Recall NHTSA · 85E016000 Reported April 12, 1985

Fuel:throttle linkages and control:cam:fast idle

Q: What is recall 85E016000?

NHTSA recall 85E016000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on April 12, 1985. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:cam:fast idle. The recall affects approximately 219,000 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 · 219,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85E016000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cummins, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

219,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 12, 1985

Defect Summary

The stop pin which is swaged into the throttle lever, so as to allow the throttle lever to absorb excessive throttle linkage travel and maintaining the ability to control the engines speed. This stop pin could be a mismatch and could loosen causing the lever stop pin assembly to fall apart. consequence of defect: this condition, causes the tensioning spring attached to the throttle lever assembly to separate from the lever causing the throttle lever to either move to full throttle position, to the idle position, or remain in the position the lever was in at the moment of failure. This could cause the vehicle to be uncontrolable and result in an accident and personal injury.

Corrective Action

All throttle lever assemblies will be replaced with new modified type to eliminate the potential defect.

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 85E016000 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 85E016000

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

What is recall 85E016000?

NHTSA recall 85E016000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on April 12, 1985. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:cam:fast idle. The recall affects approximately 219,000 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 85E016000 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.