NHTSA Recall 79V111000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V111000; Date: May. 4, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Cadillac Brougham; 1978 Cadillac Brougham; 1977 Cadillac Commercial; 1978 Cadillac Commercial; 1977 Cadillac Deville; 1978 Cadillac Deville
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 372,466
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were built with an accelerator pedal having an extension, or rubber flap, at the bottom of the pedal. This pedal flap could be inadvertently displaced by a floor covering and wedged under the accelerator pedal in a manner that can influence the throttle setting and increase the engine idle rpm.
How to Fix:
The dealer will remove the rubber flap from the accelerator.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with carbureted engines. System: throttle linkages and control; pedal. Consequences of defect: if this condition were to occur, the increased enginespeed could produce an acceleration rate unanticipated by the operator. Avehicle accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 17, 1979
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