1978 Jeep Jeep Truck Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
1,995
NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V003000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1977
Date of Owner Notification: December 15th, 1977

Defect Summary:
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".

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL THROTTLE RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: JEEPS AND TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE, RETURN SPRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

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