NHTSA Recall 78V014000
Filed by Redundant JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1978-01-20. An estimated 36,931 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED.
What the manufacturer will do
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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