NHTSA Recall 88V080000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V080000; Date: May. 16, 1988

This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Buick Electra;  1987 Oldsmobile 88;  1987 Oldsmobile 98;  1987 Pontiac Bonneville

Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 35,057

Recall Summary:

Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.

How to Fix:

Replace accelerator cable.

Recall Notes:

System: accelerator cable. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Buick vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.