Recall 81E008000: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA recall 81E008000 · announced July 6, 1981 · American Motors · 1,205 units affected

The problem

THE ACTUATION CHAIN OF THE CRUISE COMMAND COULD CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.

What to do

A NEW CRUISE COMMAND SERVO CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED AND A SHIELD WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX-CYLINDER ENGINES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CRUISE COMMAND.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

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