Safety Recall NHTSA · 86E002000 Reported January 22, 1986

Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible

Q: What is recall 86E002000?

NHTSA recall 86E002000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on January 22, 1986. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible. The recall affects approximately 406 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control 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. · Vehicle Speed Control · 406 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

86E002000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cummins, Inc.

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

406

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 22, 1986

Defect Summary

Accelerator control system failed to meet requirements of fmvss 124, which requires that when the throttle linkage fails, the engine speed returns to idle. the secondary throttle lever return spring and mounting bracket were omitted during engine to chassis assembly. consequence of defect: should the main throttle spring break during operation the throttle could remain open resulting in a runaway engine with possible crash.

Corrective Action

Install secondary spring and bracket on all suspected engines.

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 86E002000 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 86E002000

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

What is recall 86E002000?

NHTSA recall 86E002000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on January 22, 1986. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible. The recall affects approximately 406 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86E002000 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.