Datsun · Canada · Mod
Datsun 280Z: Not Entered
Affects Datsun 280Z · 1975–1978 — about 6K vehicles.
The hazard
THE SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES, MOISTURE FROM THE CRANKCASE VENT SYSTEM MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE AIR REGULATOR CAUSING POSSIBLE PROLONGED HIGH ENGINE EDLE IF A VEHICLE OWNER FAILS TO COMPLETE A FULL WARMUP BEFORE DRIVING. ALSO UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER AND DRIVING CONDITIONS A GUM MAY BE FORMED BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE SHAFT.
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