Toyota 1982 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled October 2, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V132000 · Toyota
Description
SOLDERED TERMINALS OF THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO IMPROPER APPLICATION OF THE COATING TO THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF CRUISE CONTROL COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF SOLDERED TERMINALS AND CIRCUIT FAILURE; ENGINE SPEED WOULD INSTANTLY RACE AND VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER, IF NECESSARY.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →