NHTSA Campaign Id 84V132000; Date: Oct. 16, 1984
1985 Buick Skylark; 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity; 1985 Chevrolet Citation Ii; 1985 Pontiac 6000
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,130
The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. This interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.
The dealer will inspect vehicles and improve the clearance between the accelerator linkage and throttle body casing if needed, at no charge to owner.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 8 liter multiport fuelinjected v6 engines. System: fuel; throttle linkage. Consequences of defect: loss of accelerator control without prior warning couldresult in an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 23, 1984
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