J.C. WHITNEY CO.: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by J.C. WHITNEY CO. in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1984

1985

November 5, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

THE CRUISE CONTROL CAUSES THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR TO STICK PREVENTING THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE THROTTLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE WITHOUT CONTROL AND FURTHER, UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE DEFECT MAY CAUSE RAPID ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. IN EITHER CASE A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 85E034000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 11,889

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE UNIT WITH A NEW EQUIVALENT UNIT OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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