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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

THROTTLE PEDAL FAILS TO RETURN

Action number
PE01030
Opened
Aug 15, 2001
Closed
Sep 7, 2001
Outcome
Recall 01V270000

Manufacturer: IC CORPORATION

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 01V270000.

Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →

What NHTSA is examining

Alleged under certain conditions the accelerator pedal will not return to the idle position upon release of theactuating force.

Vehicles under investigation

1997 Amtran International 3800 S/bus1998 Amtran International 3800 S/bus1999 Amtran International 3800 S/bus2000 Amtran International 3800 S/bus2001 Amtran International 3800 S/bus

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.