| Make : CADILLAC | Model : DEVILLE | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19760801 - 19780201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V111000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790517 | Date Received by ODI: 19790504 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 372466 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAVING AN EXTENSION, OR RUBBER FLAP, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PEDAL. THIS PEDAL FLAP COULD BE INADVERTENTLY DISPLACED BY A FLOOR COVERING AND WEDGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A MANNER THAT CAN INFLUENCE THE THROTTLE SETTING AND INCREASE THE ENGINE IDLE RPM. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE RUBBER FLAP FROM THE ACCELERATOR. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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