Vehicle speed controlRecall 77V-069 · 1977 American Motors Gremlin
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 77V-069 covers 3,085 1977 American Motors Gremlin for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE AN OVERLY LONG PLASTIC SLEEVE AT ITS CARBURETOR END. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SLEEVE TO BECOME STUCK IN THE END-FITTING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AN ACCELERATOR CABLE OF THE PROPER LENGTH, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE, ACCELERATOR CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE REMAINS IN THE OPEN POSITION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: DRIVER SHOULD AVOID PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THEFLOOR UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. IN THE EVENT THAT THROTTLE BECOMESSTUCK, THE IGNITION KEY SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AND BRAKES SHOULD BE CAREFULLYAPPLIED TO STOP VEHICLE IN A SAFE LOCATION. VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AFTERFAILURE HAS OCCURRED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.