NHTSA Recall 82V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V012000; Date: Jan. 3, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Buick Electra; 1982 Buick Lesabre; 1982 Buick Regal; 1982 Buick Riviera; 1982 Cadillac Deville; 1982 Cadillac Eldorado; 1982 Cadillac Seville; 1982 Chevrolet Caprice; 1982 Chevrolet Impala; 1982 Chevrolet Malibu; 1982 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1982 Oldsmobile 88; 1982 Oldsmobile 98; 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado; 1982 Pontiac Bonneville; 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 79,686
Recall Summary:
Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5. 7 v8 engines. System: fuel; throttle valve. Consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident. Note: if throttle sticking occurs before the vehicle has received the necessarymodifications, the driver should shift the transmission to neutral, apply theservice brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, the ignition should beturned off and the nearest dealership should be called for assistance.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 18, 1982
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