Recall 78E024000: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA recall 78E024000 · announced September 8, 1978 · Colt · 743 units affected

The problem

CARBURETORS COULD EXHIBIT A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE, DUE TO THROTTLE SHAFT STICKING. FAILURE OF THROTTLE TO CLOSE WOULD RESULT IN CONTINUED ACCELERATION EVEN AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR, MODEL 5200, THROTTLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.