NHTSA recall 86V132000
Vehicle speed control
Toyota Celica and 1 more
Reported Oct 2, 19864,561 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.Built Aug 1, 1981 – Oct 1, 1981
The defect
Soldered terminals of the cruise control computer may develop cracks due to improper application of the coating to the printed circuit board. consequence of defect: continued use of cruise control could lead to complete separation of soldered terminals and circuit failure; engine speed would instantly race and vehicle could suddenly accelerate, possibly resulting in an accident.
The remedy
Replace cruise control computer, if necessary.