General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #77V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V178000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 330,468 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. As a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the driver"s foot is removed from the pedal.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. This will be performed without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V178000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1977-10-14T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:pedal

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 330,468

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. As a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the driver"s foot is removed from the pedal.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. This will be performed without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 77V178000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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