Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 84V-138 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 84V-138 covers 2,218 Jeep vehicles for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
THE DEALER WILL HAVE THE MODULE PROPERLY SECURED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V-6 ENGINES.SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR; PEDAL ASSEMBLY.DECRIPTION OF DEFECT: VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY SECURED PLASTIC MODULE (ECELL TIMER) THAT COULD DROP DOWN AND BECOME JAMMED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDALASSEMBLY PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULDOCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE 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 July 1, 1984 to August 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.