Vehicle recall 79V195000 · August 28, 1979
Chevrolet CD60 Series, GMC CD60 Series and 2 more models
Some of the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The accelerator cross shaft support bracket was improperly installed in a reversed end for end position in these cases. This could cause a slight bend in the accelerator linkage, resulting in a delay in the return of the throttle to the idle position.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the accelerator cross shaft support bracket correctly, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: fuel; accelerator, cross shaft support bracket.consequences of defect: delay in the return of the throttle could contribute toa loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V195000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 23, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,846
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet CD60 Series (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
- Chevrolet CD65 Series (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
- GMC CD60 Series (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
- GMC CD65 Series (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
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