THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN MAY CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE
— Recall Campaign #81V081000
THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN MAY CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 11,162 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V081000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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| Recall date: | July 06, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V081000 |
| Units affected: | 11,162 |
- Description:
- THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN MAY CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN ASSEMBLY, AND A SHIELD WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 CYLINDER ENGINES ANDFACTORY INSTALLED CRUISE COMMANDS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE FAILS TO FULLY CLOSE, NORMAL VEHICLEDECELERATION WILL NOT TAKE PLACE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A LONGER THAN NORMALVEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED, THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO AVOID ENGINEOPERATION AT FULL THROTTLE.