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1978 GMC Cd65 Series Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS". THE ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN A REVERSED END FOR END POSITION IN THESE CASES. THIS COULD CAUSE A SLIGHT BEND IN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE, RESULTING IN A DELAY IN THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET CORRECTLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; ACCELERATOR, CROSS SHAFT SUPPORT BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DELAY IN THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE COULD CONTRIBUTE TOA LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1976-03-01 - 1978-06-01

    Vehicles Affected

    2846

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