Vehicle recall 77V069000 · May 9, 1977
1977 American Motors Gremlin
On the involved vehicles, the accelerator cable may have an overly long plastic sleeve at its carburetor end.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the accelerator cable may have an overly long plastic sleeve at its carburetor end. This could allow the sleeve to become stuck in the end-fitting when the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor. This would cause the throttle to stick in the open position.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install an accelerator cable of the proper length, at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle, accelerator cable.consequences of defect: if the throttle remains in the open position, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.note: driver should avoid pressing the accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor until the problem has been corrected. In the event that throttle becomesstuck, the ignition key should be turned off and brakes should be carefullyapplied to stop vehicle in a safe location. Vehicle should not be driven afterfailure has occurred.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V069000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 1977
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 9, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,085
- 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.
- American Motors Gremlin (1977): 1977
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