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American Motors Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled July 6, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81E008000 · American Motors
Remedy
A NEW CRUISE COMMAND SERVO CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED AND A SHIELD WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Units
1,205 units
Description
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.
Product
American Motors AMERICAN MOTORS
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →