NHTSA Campaign Id 78V003000; Date: Dec. 9, 1978
1978 Jeep Cherokee; 1978 Jeep Jeep Truck
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,995
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".
Dealer will install an additional throttle return spring without charge to owner.
Vehicle description: jeeps and trucks. System: fuel; throttle linkage, return spring. Consequences of defect: driver could experience loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1977
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