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NHTSA recall 79V074000

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Dodge Sport Utility and 1 more

Reported Mar 22, 19791,200 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Sep 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1979

The defect

Inner and outer carburetor throttle return springs may have been misinstalled, possibly resulting in spring failure. This can prevent the throttle from returning to a closed position when the accelerator pedal IS released.

The remedy

Both throttle return springs will be replaced and properly installed without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge Sport Utility
1979
Plymouth Sport Utility
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; throttle linkage and control return springs.consequences of defect: if spring failure occurs while vehicle IS in motion,the driver may experience a loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if the throttle becomes stuck, shut off the engine by turning theignition key off and brake the vehicle to a stop in a safe location.