AMERICAN MOTORS UNSPECIFIED 9999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81E008000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | UNSPECIFIED | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-07-06 | 1981-07-06 | 1981-07-13 |
Production Dates: 1980-07-01 - 1981-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1205
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A NEW CRUISE COMMAND SERVO CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED AND A SHIELD WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX-CYLINDER ENGINES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CRUISE COMMAND.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
