NHTSA Recall 79V111000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 372,466 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Cadillac Brougham.
| NHTSA campaign | 79V111000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | May 4, 1979 |
| Owner notification | May 17, 1979 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The involved vehicles were built with an accelerator pedal having an extension, or rubber flap, at the bottom of the pedal. This pedal flap could be inadvertently displaced by a floor covering and wedged under the accelerator pedal in a manner that can influence the throttle setting and increase the engine idle RPM.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
The dealer will remove the rubber flap from the accelerator.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with carbureted engines.system: throttle linkages and control; pedal.consequences of defect: if this condition were to occur, the increased enginespeed could produce an acceleration rate unanticipated by the operator. Avehicle accident could result.
Vehicles covered by recall 79V111000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Brougham | 1977, 1978 |
| Cadillac Commercial | 1977, 1978 |
| Cadillac Deville | 1977, 1978 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.