9999 WHITNEY WHITNEY Recalls (2)

Campaign:
84E018000 on 08/02/1984
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
11/30/1983 - 04/30/1984
Affected:
7,200
Defect:
Throttle actuator sticks, which prevents throttle from disengaging even when cruise control is off.
Correction:
Return unit with proof of purchase for refund or replacement.
Notes:
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles with star speed control (aftermarketpart).system: electric power accessories; cruise control.consequences of defect: upon restarting ignition, the vehicle will acceleraterapidly, and can cause a crash without warning.note: immediately disconnect and discontinue use of speed control device.

Campaign:
85E034000 on 12/01/1985
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
09/30/1985 - 09/30/1985
Affected:
11,889
Defect:
The cruise control causes the throttle actuator to stick preventing the disengagement of the throttle. consequence of defect: if this occurs, the vehicle would accelerate without control and further, upon restarting the vehicle, the defect may cause rapid acceleration of the vehicle. in either case a crash could occur without warning.
Correction:
Replace unit with a new equivalent unit or refund the purchase price.
Notes:
Vehicle category: passenger cars and light trucks. system: cruise control, after market equipment.

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