Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 79V-195 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-195 covers 2,846 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V195000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS". THE ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN A REVERSED END FOR END POSITION IN THESE CASES. THIS COULD CAUSE A SLIGHT BEND IN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE, RESULTING IN A DELAY IN THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET CORRECTLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; ACCELERATOR, CROSS SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DELAY IN THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE COULD CONTRIBUTE TOA LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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 March 1, 1976 to June 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.