Recalls › 78V003000

NHTSA recall 78V003000

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Jeep Cherokee and 1 more

Reported Dec 9, 19781,995 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Oct 1, 1977 – Oct 1, 1977

The defect

The throttle linkage control spring may not close rapidly when the accelerator pedal IS released. If the throttle does not close as rapidly as expected, the vehicle will not decelerate properly. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.124, "accelerator control systems".

The remedy

Dealer will install an additional throttle return spring without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Jeep Cherokee
1978
Jeep Jeep Truck
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: jeeps and trucks.system: fuel; throttle linkage, return spring.consequences of defect: driver could experience loss of vehicle control and anaccident.