Recall 71V085000: GMC CM5500, GMC CM6500, GMC SM5500

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Vehicle recall filed May 19, 1971 11,550 units

Summary

The problem.

Gmc campaign no 71-c-6.medium duty trucks and school buses w ith 305C or 351CV-6 gasoline engine.carburetor throttle sha ft may be excessively worn andcould break.this would allowthrottle valves to remain in open positionrendering accelerat or ineffective and making vehicle difficult to stop.(correctby installing new throttle body assembly.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
71V085000
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report received
May 19, 1971
Owners notified
May 11, 1971
Units affected
11,550
Initiated by
the manufacturer

Affected vehicles

Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.