Vehicle recall 70V143000 · December 3, 1970
Chevrolet Belair, Chevrolet Biscayne and 9 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that throttle rod to throttle lever retaining clip on carburetormay be incorrectly installed.if this condition exists, throttle lever couldbe held in partially open position.if this occurs while vehicle is in motion,vehicle will not slow down when driver's foot is removed from accelerator.(correct by replacing clip with improved design where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 70V143000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 1970
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 25, 1970
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,600
- 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.
- Buick Skylark (1971): 1971
- Chevrolet Belair (1971): 1971
- Chevrolet Biscayne (1971): 1971
- Chevrolet Camaro (1971): 1971
- Chevrolet Chevelle (1971): 1971
- Chevrolet El Camino (1970): 1970
- Chevrolet Impala (1971): 1971
- Chevrolet Nova (1971): 1971
- Oldsmobile F85 (1971): 1971
- Pontiac Firebird (1971): 1971
- Pontiac Lemans (1971): 1971
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