NHTSA recall 94V008000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 94V008000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1994-01-12 |
| Owners notified | 1994-02-17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 49047 |
What is wrong
IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM."
What can happen
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING; FMVSS NO. 214.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.1L L82 ENGINES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE,PLEASE CONTACT BUICK SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CONTACT OLDSMOBILE SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-442-6537. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1994 BUICK CENTURY | Built 1993-08-01 to 1993-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1994 OLDSMOBILE CIERA | Built 1993-08-01 to 1993-10-01. |
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