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NHTSARecalled Dec 29, 1981 · #81V156000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES PROVIDE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED TORQUE, CAUSING A SLUGGISH RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS".

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WESTERN PRODUCTS
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice