Colt Industries | NHTSA Recall #78E024000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78E024000 by Colt Industries. Includes 743 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace defective carburetor free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78E024000

Manufacturer: Colt Industries

Report Received Date: 1978-09-08T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 743

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace defective carburetor free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-v48e.hw69~itj4

NHTSA ID: 78E024000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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