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NHTSARecalled Jun 6, 1978 · #78V125000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO THE CARBURETOR TRUNNION PIN RESTRICTING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CABLE END. SHOULD THE ACCELERATOR STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION OR BREAK, CONTROL OVER VEHICLE SPEED WILL BE LOST.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TRUNNION PIN AND THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE WILL BE CHECKED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

View the official CPSC notice