GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-11-03.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V214000
Vehicle speed control
Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,772
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-03
Owners notified
1996-01-29
Defect description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; FMVSS NO. 124.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS EQUIPPED WITH A 3.1L ENGINE (LG6). NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.