Vehicle recall 89V201000 · November 19, 1989
LAG Galaxy and Panoramic
Routing of throttle cable and gear shift cable adjacent to the telma retarder could allow heat from the retarder to damage the cable jackets.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Routing of throttle cable and gear shift cable adjacent to the telma retarder could allow heat from the retarder to damage the cable jackets.
- Consequence
- This can cause slow return or sticking of the throttlewhich could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace subject cables, as necessary, and wrap cables with a heat resistant blanket.
- Notes
- System: throttle cable / gear shift cablevehicle description: motor coach with manual transmission.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V201000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 1989
- Filed by
- LAG MOTORCOACH USA
- Owner notification
- December 11, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 97
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
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