Recall 78V003000: 1978 Jeep Jeep and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 9, 1978

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

1,995vehicles

Model years

1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The throttle linkage control spring may not close rapidly when the accelerator pedal is released. If the throttle does not close as rapidly as expected, the vehicle will not decelerate properly. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.124, "accelerator control systems".

Remedy

Dealer will install an additional throttle return spring without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Jeep Cherokee1 complaints
• 1978 Jeep Jeep0 complaints