1979 DODGE SPORT UTILITY Recall

Campaign:

79V074000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Vehicle speed control:springs

Manufactured:

08/31/1978 - 01/31/1979

Affected:

1,200

Defect:

Inner and outer carburetor throttle return springs may have been misinstalled, possibly resulting in spring failure. this can prevent the throttle from returning to a closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.

Correction:

Both throttle return springs will be replaced and properly installed without charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; throttle linkage and control return springs.consequences of defect: if spring failure occurs while vehicle is in motion,the driver may experience a loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if the throttle becomes stuck, shut off the engine by turning theignition key off and brake the vehicle to a stop in a safe location.

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