Safety Recall NHTSA · 90E010000 Reported May 1, 1990

Fuel:throttle linkages and control:pedal

Williams Controls, Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 30,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90E010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles Affected
30,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 1, 1990

Defect Summary

Electronic foot pedal springs could fail preventing the the pedal from returning to its normal idle position.

Safety Consequence

This could cause an unintended full throttle condition that could result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Install a failsafe switch onto foot pedal assembly to prevent unintended full throttle condition from occuring.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Williams Controls, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 90E010000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Williams Controls, Inc. or involving Vehicle Speed Control.

FAQ: Recall 90E010000

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

What is recall 90E010000?

NHTSA recall 90E010000 was issued by Williams Controls, Inc. on May 1, 1990. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:pedal. The recall affects approximately 30,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Williams Controls, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90E010000 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.