COLT INDUSTRIES: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by COLT INDUSTRIES in 1978. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1975

1978

September 8, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

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.

NHTSA ID: 78E024000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 743

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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