NHTSA Recall 79V195000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V195000; Date: Aug. 28, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Chevrolet Cd60 Series; 1977 Chevrolet Cd60 Series; 1978 Chevrolet Cd60 Series; 1976 Chevrolet Cd65 Series; 1977 Chevrolet Cd65 Series; 1978 Chevrolet Cd65 Series; 1976 GMC Cd60 Series; 1977 GMC Cd60 Series; 1978 GMC Cd60 Series; 1976 GMC Cd65 Series; 1977 GMC Cd65 Series; 1978 GMC Cd65 Series
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,846
Recall Summary:
Some of the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The accelerator cross shaft support bracket was improperly installed in a reversed end for end position in these cases. This could cause a slight bend in the accelerator linkage, resulting in a delay in the return of the throttle to the idle position.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the accelerator cross shaft support bracket correctly, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks. System: fuel; accelerator, cross shaft support bracket. Consequences of defect: delay in the return of the throttle could contribute toa loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 23, 1979
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