Vehicle recall 78V003000 · December 9, 1978
Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Truck
The throttle linkage control spring may not close rapidly when the accelerator pedal is released.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: jeeps and trucks.system: fuel; throttle linkage, return spring.consequences of defect: driver could experience loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V003000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 9, 1978
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 15, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,995
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Cherokee (1978): 1978
- Jeep Truck (1978): 1978
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