2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. As a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the drivers foot is removed from the pedal.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. This will be performed without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: in the event that the throttle does not return to idle,the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The wheels on the involved vehicles may be equipped with an improperly formed spider in the area where the spider attaches to the rim. Consequently, the center section of the wheel may develop cracks and separate from the wheel rim.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace all defective wheels, free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: suspension; wheels, disc spider.consequences of defect: should separation occur during vehicle operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could result.