NHTSA Recall 70V125000

NHTSA Campaign Id 70V125000; Date: Oct. 21, 1970

Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Chevrolet C10;  1971 Chevrolet C20;  1971 Chevrolet C30;  1971 GMC CE1500;  1971 GMC CE2500;  1971 GMC CE3500

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 828

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Possibility that carburetor throttle lever can catch underneath throttlelinkage bracket and cause throttle to be held in partially open position. Ifthis condition occurs vehicle will not slow down when accelerator pedal isreleased, making vehicle difficult to control. (correct by modifyingcarburetor throttle bracket. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1970

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.