NHTSA Recall 90V138000

NHTSA Campaign Id 90V138000; Date: Aug. 9, 1990

A dislocated spring can cause increased idle positionthrottle opening and higher than normal idle speed.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Renault Medallion;  1989 Renault Medallion

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 30,000

Recall Summary:

Loss of retention of an integral over-travel spring on throttle cable could cause spring dislocation.

How to Fix:

Replace throttle cables with cables designed to provide positive retention of the over-travel spring.

Recall Notes:

System: throttle cable. Vehicle description: passenger cars. Note: parts are scheduled to be available at authorized dealers on Nov. 1, 1990.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 3, 1990

Also see:

All recalls of Renault vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.