Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 78V-003 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 78V-003 covers 1,995 Jeep vehicles for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CONTROL SPRING MAY NOT CLOSE RAPIDLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THE THROTTLE DOES NOT CLOSE AS RAPIDLY AS EXPECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DECELERATE PROPERLY. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS".
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL THROTTLE RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: JEEPS AND TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE, RETURN SPRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1977 to October 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.