Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 79V195000: Vehicle Speed Control, Linkages
NHTSA recall 79V195000 · announced August 28, 1979 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 2,846 units affected
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.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET CORRECTLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1976 Chevrolet Cd60 Series
- 1977 Chevrolet Cd60 Series
- 1978 Chevrolet Cd60 Series
- 1976 Chevrolet Cd65 Series
- 1977 Chevrolet Cd65 Series
- 1978 Chevrolet Cd65 Series
- 1976 Gmc Cd60 Series
- 1977 Gmc Cd60 Series
- 1978 Gmc Cd60 Series
- 1976 Gmc Cd65 Series
- 1977 Gmc Cd65 Series
- 1978 Gmc Cd65 Series
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.