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Colt Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled September 8, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78E024000 · Colt
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
743 units
Description
CARBURETORS COULD EXHIBIT A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE, DUE TO THROTTLE SHAFT STICKING. FAILURE OF THROTTLE TO CLOSE WOULD RESULT IN CONTINUED ACCELERATION EVEN AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Colt COLT
Manufacturer(s)
COLT INDUSTRIES
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →