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NHTSA recall 78E012000 · Equipment

Vehicle speed control

Reported May 10, 197865,000 vehicles affectedDANA CORPORATIONBuilt Nov 1, 1977 – May 1, 1978

The defect

The cable leading from the speed control servo unit to the throttle linkage may become entrapped on the reheostat adjustment screw. If entrapped, the cable will hold the vehicle throttle partially open whether or not the speed control IS engaged.

The remedy

An adjusting screw and washer will be installed, by the service facility which installed the speed control, to correct the condition.

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Notes

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; speed control.consequences of defect: if the throttle remains open, loss of vehicle controland an accident could occur.note: if tapping the brake pedal or turning the speed control off does notresult in decreased speed, this may indicate cable IS entrapped. In this case,the brakes should be applied and vehicle should be stopped in a safe location.dealer should be contacted immediately.