1978 CHEVROLET CHV738V Recall

Campaign:

78V071000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Manufactured:

11/30/1977 - 12/31/1977

Affected:

134

Defect:

The involved vehicles do not contain an emergency stop control for emergency stopping of the vehicle. this emergency stop control is necessary to prevent engine overspeed and to stop the engine in case of a fuel malfunction.

Correction:

The dealer will install an emergency stop control at no charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with detroit diesel 6v53 engines.system: engine; emergency stop control.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, the engine would notdecelerate as expected and in the event minimum stopping distance is required,a vehicle accident could occur. in addition, engine damage could result.

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