Austin · Canada · Mod
Austin Marina: Not Entered
Affects Austin Marina · 1973–1974 — about 5K vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE THROTTLE CABLE MAY BIND AND CHAFE AT THE TRUNNION PIN RESULTING IN A THROTTLE CABLE FAILURE. A FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE MAKING THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE IN TRAFFIC.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational