THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY
— Recall Campaign #78V014000
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 36,931 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V014000
| Manufacturer: | Redundant JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. |
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| Recall date: | January 20, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V014000 |
| Units affected: | 36,931 |
- Description:
- THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- 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.