Vehicle speed controlRecall 71V-085 · GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 71V-085 covers 11,550 GMC vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GMC CAMPAIGN NO 71-C-6.MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUSES W ITH 305C OR 351CV-6 GASOLINE ENGINE.CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHA FT MAY BE EXCESSIVELY WORN ANDCOULD BREAK.THIS WOULD ALLOWTHROTTLE VALVES TO REMAIN IN OPEN POSITIONRENDERING ACCELERAT OR INEFFECTIVE AND MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP.(CORRECTBY INSTALLING NEW THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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