Vehicle recall 69V179000 · December 21, 1969
1970 Pontiac Tempest
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that incorrect throttle valve rod clip may have been installed.this could result in failure of throttle lever to return to idle position.(correct by inspecting and installing proper rod and clip where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 69V179000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 21, 1969
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 17, 1969
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pontiac Tempest (1970): 1970
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