GMC SM5500 1971: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V085000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | SM5500 | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1971-05-11 | 1971-05-19 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11550
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
GMC CAMPAIGN NO 71-C-6.MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUSES W ITH 305C OR 351CV-6 GASOLINE ENGINE.CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHA FT MAY BE EXCESSIVELY WORN ANDCOULD BREAK.THIS WOULD ALLOWTHROTTLE VALVES TO REMAIN IN OPEN POSITIONRENDERING ACCELERAT OR INEFFECTIVE AND MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP.'CORRECTBY INSTALLING NEW THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY.'
