Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V030000

Vehicle speed control: springs

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-02-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V030000

Vehicle speed control: springs

Component: Vehicle speed control: springs
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 135,623
Reported to NHTSA: 1986-02-21
Owners notified: 1986-03-07

Defect description

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

Notes

SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER 4 CYLINDER ENGINES.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
Buick Regal	1985
OLDSMOBILE Calais	1985
Pontiac Grand AM	1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.