Safety Recall NHTSA · 95V166000 Reported August 25, 1995

Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Solectria Corporation · N/A · 138 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
95V166000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Solectria Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
138
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 25, 1995

Defect Summary

Fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems" requires two energy sources on the accelerator control capable of returning the motor controller to the "idle" position. Although these vehicles are equipped with two sources of energy (springs) on the accelerator control system, one spring (located on the accelerator pedal) is not capable of returning the accelerator potentiometer to the "idle" position. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 124.

Safety Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Solectria is redesigning the accelerator control potentiometers to contain two independent torsional springs, each capable of returning the potentiometer to the idle position. Dealers will upgrade the vehicles involved with the newly designed accelerator control systems.

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 Solectria Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 95V166000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 95V166000

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

What is recall 95V166000?

NHTSA recall 95V166000 was issued by Solectria Corporation on August 25, 1995. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control. The recall affects approximately 138 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Solectria Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 95V166000 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.