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NHTSA recall 81E008000 · Equipment

Vehicle speed control

Reported Jul 6, 19811,205 vehicles affectedAMERICANBuilt Jul 1, 1980 – Feb 1, 1981

The defect

The actuation chain of the cruise command could catch on the throttle linkage. This can cause the throttle to remain in a partially open position.

The remedy

A new cruise command servo cable assembly will be installed and a shield will be mounted on the throttle linkage.

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Notes

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles equipped with six-cylinder engines.system: equipment; cruise command.consequences of defect: loss of throttle control could result in loss ofvehicle control and, possibly an accident.

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