The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V029000·Announced 2015-01-23

TOR Truck Recalls 2008 DR8490 Vehicles Due to Accelerator Pedal Defect

TOR Truck Company is recalling 2008 DR8490 drilling rig carriers because a mechanical power spring may fail, preventing the accelerator pedal from returning to idle.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (accelerator pedal) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

TOR Truck Company is recalling certain model year 2008 DR8490 drilling rig carrier vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between January 1, 2008, and June 1, 2008.

The recall addresses a defect in the accelerator pedal mechanical power spring, which may fail prematurely. If this failure occurs, the accelerator pedal may not return to the idle position, which can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal and replace it free of charge if it is stamped with a suspect serial number. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact TOR customer service at 1-514-912-0053 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOR TRUCK DR8490
Brand
TOR TRUCK
Manufacturer
TOR Truck Company
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DR8490

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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