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  NHTSA Recall 93V164000

NHTSA Campaign Id 93V164000; Date: Oct. 1, 1993

The disengaged throttle cable can interfere with thethrottle cam mechanism, resulting in the throttle sticking in either the openposition or closed position. When the throttle sticks in the open position,unwanted vehicle acceleration will occur which may cause an accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1994 Cadillac Eldorado 1994 Cadillac Seville

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 8,545

icon3 Recall Summary:

The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.

icon2 How to Fix:

Inspect throttle cables to ensure the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a cable tie strap to secure the cable in its correct seat.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: fuel; throttle linkages and controls. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicles is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1993

Also see:

All recalls of Cadillac vehicles.

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