DODGE COLT 9999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : DODGE | Model : COLT | Year : NO YEAR |
| Build Dates : 1977-10-01 - 1977-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 78E024000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1978-09-08 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: COLT INDUSTRIES | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 743 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR, MODEL 5200, THROTTLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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