Make : JEEP | Model : JEEP TRUCK | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19771001 - 19771001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V003000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19771215 | Date Received by ODI: 19781209 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1995 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL THROTTLE RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124 | |
Notes:
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