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  NHTSA Recall 78V003000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V003000; Date: Dec. 9, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1978 Jeep Cherokee 1978 Jeep Jeep Truck

Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 1,995

icon3 Recall 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".

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will install an additional throttle return spring without charge to owner.

icon4 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1977

Also see:

All recalls of Jeep vehicles.

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