Teleflex Morse Electric Floor Pedal Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E007000
Manufacturer: TELEFLEX MORSE
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 2000
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 2002
Date of Owner Notification: March 5th, 2002

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TELEFLEX MORSE ELECTRIC FLOOR PEDALS SHIPPED TO CUSTOMERS FROM JULY 2000 TO FEBRUARY 2002, PART NOS. 224300-001, 224320-001/004, AND 224690. UNDER HEAVY USE, ONE OF THE PEDAL DUAL RETURN-SPRING ARMS ON THE FLOOR-MOUNTED ELECTRIC PEDALS MAY FAIL. A FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY.

Consequence Summary:
UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
TELEFLEX MORSE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THE DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC FOOT PEDALS FOR A REPLACEMENT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002 . OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TELEFLEX MORSE AT 1-330-425-7329.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).