NHTSA Campaign Id 82V060000; Date: Jun. 8, 1982
1982 Cadillac Eldorado; 1982 Cadillac Seville
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 189
Some of the involved vehicles contain incorrect accelerator cable brackets. This could allow the cruise control servo rod to bind on the accelerator cable bracket.
Dealer will install the correct cable bracket without charge to owner. Vehicles without cruise control will also be modified in the event that cruise control is later added.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with ht 4100 engines. System: throttle linkages and control; cruise control. Consequences of defect: this would cause the throttle to remain in a partiallyopen position, even after the accelerator pedal is released. Loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1982
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