NHTSA Recall 80V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V112000; Date: Aug. 28, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Nissan 200SX
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 39,382
Recall Summary:
Moisture present in the exhaust gas recirculation system may, under conditions of sub-zero temperatures and low egr flow rate, condense and freeze in the throttle chamber. An icing condition could occur if the vehicle owner fails to adequately warm up the engine before driving. This could prevent the throttle from closing completely and would result in higher than norman idle rpm.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a throttle chamber heating kit to prevent icing at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: throttle linkages and control; throttle chamber. Consequences of defect: should a high idle condition occur when the roads arewet, or covered with snow and ice, hard braking could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 20, 1980
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