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NHTSARecalled Dec 30, 1977 · #77V245000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD FAIL PREMATURELY UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD EITHER PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION OR CAUSE A LOSS OF ADEQUATE ENGINE POWER.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice