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Jeep Cherokee Recall 84V138: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 84V138, reported November 2, 1984, 2,218 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V138CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Problem
Risk
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL HAVE THE MODULE PROPERLY SECURED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V-6 ENGINES.SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR; PEDAL ASSEMBLY.DECRIPTION OF DEFECT: VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY SECURED PLASTIC MODULE (ECELL TIMER) THAT COULD DROP DOWN AND BECOME JAMMED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDALASSEMBLY PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULDOCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Cherokee1985
Jeep Wagoneer1985