NHTSA Campaign 95V082000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Apr 24, 1995 · 87,039 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK | ROADMASTER | 1994 | 87,039 |
| BUICK | ROADMASTER | 1995 | 87,039 |
| CADILLAC | FLEETWOOD | 1994 | 87,039 |
| CADILLAC | FLEETWOOD | 1995 | 87,039 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE | 1994 | 87,039 |
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE | 1995 | 87,039 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V082000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.