9999 COLT COLT Recalls (2)

Campaign:
78E024000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
09/30/1977 - 11/30/1977
Affected:
743
Defect:
Carburetors could exhibit a failure of the throttle to close, due to throttle shaft sticking. failure of throttle to close would result in continued acceleration even after the accelerator pedal has been released.
Correction:
Dealer will replace defective carburetor free of charge.
Notes:
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; carburetor, model 5200, throttle.consequences of defect: inability to control vehicle speed could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Campaign:
75E022000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Wheels:rim
Affected:
431
Notes:
Chrome reverse wheel part no 253-461.(14" x 6" with 5-bolt pattern on 4" boltcircle).possibility that wheels may have insufficient welds between thecenter disc and the rim.this could cause the wheel to fail in service, andsuch failure could result in an accident.(correct by inspecting replacingwheels as necessary).

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