OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
81E008000
Vehicle Speed Control
Reported Jul 6, 1981 · AMERICAN
Summary
THE ACTUATION CHAIN OF THE CRUISE COMMAND COULD CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
A NEW CRUISE COMMAND SERVO CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED AND A SHIELD WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX-CYLINDER ENGINES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CRUISE COMMAND.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
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