NHTSA Recall 79V224000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V224000; Date: Oct. 9, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 White Truck White Truck
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 51
Recall Summary:
An adapter may have been omitted between the accelerator pedal and the accelerator linkage. The absence of this adapter may cause the accelerator linkage to "hang up" on the cab floor board, preventing the engine from returning to idle.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate the accelerator pedal and install an adapter without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: throttle linkages and control; accelerator, flexible. Consequences of defect: failure of the acceleration system to properly releasecould cause a loss of vehicle control which may result in a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 2, 1980
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