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Chevrolet Recall : Fuel:Throttle Linkages:Accelerator:Flexible
1981 Chevrolet Malibu
Vehicle Speed Control — Cables
- Summary
- Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
- Actions
- Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.
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