OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
82V037000
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Reported Apr 21, 1982 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, AN IMPROPERLY PLACED MAT INTERFERES WITH THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE PEDAL MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ACCLERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL, WHERE NECESSARY, A GUIDE FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INSPECT THE ENTIRE THROTTLE SYSTEM.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: FUEL; ACCELERATOR PEDAL DAMPER.NOTE: ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE DRIVER IS ADVISED NOT TO REMOVE THE KEY FROMTHE IGNITION WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION DUE TO THE STEERING LOCK HINDERING VEHICLEMANEUVERABILITY.
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