OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V014000
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
Reported Jan 20, 1978 · JAGUAR CARS
Summary
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LINKAGE FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALL A NEW ABUTMENT BRACKET WASHER FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER IS ADVISED NOT TO REMOVE THE IGNITIONKEY AS THIS WILL LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL.
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