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0 COLT COLT Recall Title: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

0 COLT COLT Recall Date: 1978-09-08

0 COLT COLT NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 78E024000

0 COLT COLT Recall Manufacturer: COLT

0 COLT COLT Recall Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

0 COLT COLT Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 743

0 COLT COLT Recall Overview: CARBURETORS COULD EXHIBIT A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE, DUE TO THROTTLE SHAFT STICKING. FAILURE OF THROTTLE TO CLOSE WOULD RESULT IN CONTINUED ACCELERATION EVEN AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

0 COLT COLT Recall Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR FREE OF CHARGE.

0 COLT COLT Recall Notes: VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR, MODEL 5200, THROTTLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.