Vehicle recall 80V002000 · January 8, 1980
Autocar KS Series and White Truck RB2S Series
On some vehicles, the accelerator return spring bracket was improperly positioned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some vehicles, the accelerator return spring bracket was improperly positioned. This may delay the return of the throttle to the idle position or prevent it from returning altogether. The improper positioning constitutes a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".
- Remedy
- Dealer will check position of the accelerator return spring bracket on all involved vehicles. The bracket will be repositioned and return springs will be replaced, if necessary, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with detroit diesel engines and donaldsonair cleaners.system: fuel; accelerator return springs.consequences of defect: if throttle does not return to its idle position,vehicle speed will not decrease even after the accelerator pedal has beenreleased. Loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 8, 1980
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 9, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar KS Series (1979): 1979
- White Truck RB2S Series (1979): 1979
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