Recalls › 78E024000

NHTSA recall 78E024000 · Equipment

Vehicle speed control

Reported Sep 8, 1978743 vehicles affectedCOLTBuilt Oct 1, 1977 – Dec 1, 1977

The defect

Carburetors could exhibit a failure of the throttle to close, due to throttle shaft sticking. Failure of throttle to close would result in continued acceleration even after the accelerator pedal has been released.

The remedy

Dealer will replace defective carburetor free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; carburetor, model 5200, throttle.consequences of defect: inability to control vehicle speed could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.