2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Due to an improperly seated bushing in the carburetor secondary barrel body, a portion of the spiral return spring of the throttle plate opener may restrict the free return of the secondary barrel throttle plate.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the throttle return spring.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkages and control; return spring.consequences of defect: if throttle does not close properly when the driversfoot is removed from the accelerator pedal, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could occur.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. Due to gumming during ocean shipment, some throttles may fail to fully return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released. N or return within the required one second interval.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install an additional accelerator return spring to improve throttle control response.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkages and control; return spring.consequenconsequences of defect: if the throttle fails to fully close when theaccelerator pedal is released, loss of vehicle control and an accident couldoccur.