Williams Controls, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Williams Controls, Inc. in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1990

2001

September 25, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL

ELECTRONIC FOOT PEDAL SPRINGS COULD FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, PREVENTING THE PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS NORMAL IDLE POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 90E034000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 3,850

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNINTENDED FULL THROTTLE CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE ASSEMBLY WITH ONE CONTAINING PROPERLY HEAT TREATED SPRING AND OR INSTALL A FAILSAFE SWITCH ONTO FOOT PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT UNINTENDED THROTTLE CONDITION FROM OCCURRING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 1, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL

ELECTRONIC FOOT PEDAL SPRINGS COULD FAIL PREVENTING THE THE PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS NORMAL IDLE POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 90E010000