NHTSA Recall 78V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V071000; Date: Apr. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet Chv738v; 1978 Chevrolet Cjv738v; 1978 GMC HV7500; 1978 GMC JV7500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 134
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not contain an emergency stop control for emergency stopping of the vehicle. This emergency stop control is necessary to prevent engine overspeed and to stop the engine in case of a fuel malfunction.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install an emergency stop control at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with detroit diesel 6v53 engines. System: engine; emergency stop control. Consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, the engine would notdecelerate as expected and in the event minimum stopping distance is required,a vehicle accident could occur. In addition, engine damage could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 1978
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