Vehicle speed controlRecall 74V-116 · 1973–1974 Newell Newell Coach
NEWELL COACH CORP. recall 74V-116 covers 22 1973–1974 Newell Newell Coach for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
NEWELL COACH CAMPAIGN NO N/A.INTERCITY COACH.BUILT SEPT 1 1973 THRU APR 301974.POSSIBILITY THAT THE VALVE CAGE ASSEMBLY, AN INTERNAL PART OF THEACCELERATOR SYSTEM COULD FRACTURE RESULTING IN AN AIR LEAK OR COMPLETEMALFUNCTION.IF THIS OCCURS, IT MAY RESULT IN POOR ACCELERATION OF THETHROTTLE STICKING IN ANY POSITION (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLINGIMPROVED VALVE KIT).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.