1978 JEEP JEEP TRUCK Recall

Campaign:

78V003000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Vehicle speed control:springs

Manufactured:

09/30/1977 - 09/30/1977

Affected:

1,995

Defect:

The throttle linkage control spring may not close rapidly when the accelerator pedal is released. if the throttle does not close as rapidly as expected, the vehicle will not decelerate properly. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.124, "accelerator control systems".

Correction:

Dealer will install an additional throttle return spring without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: jeeps and trucks.system: fuel; throttle linkage, return spring.consequences of defect: driver could experience loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

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