Tor Truck Dr8490 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

TOR Truck Company recalls 2008 Tor Truck Dr8490

Recall number

15V029000

Brand / firm

Tor Truck

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2 units

Why it was recalled

If the mechanical power spring fails prematurely causing the accelerator pedal not to return to idle, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

What was recalled

TOR Truck Company (TOR) is recalling certain model year 2008 DR8490 drilling rog carrier vehicles, manufactured January 1, 2008, to June 1, 2008. In the affected vehicles the accelerator pedal mechanical power spring, may fail prematurely. This could cause the accelerator pedal to not return to idle position.

What to do

TOR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the accelerator if stamped with a suspect serial number, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact TOR customer service at 1-514-912-0053.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.