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  NHTSA Recall 93V190000

NHTSA Campaign Id 93V190000; Date: Nov. 22, 1993

If this occurs, loss of normal throttle control can result, or the throttle will not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released, causing possible loss of control and an accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1992 Pontiac Sunbird 1993 Pontiac Sunbird

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 108,898

icon3 Recall Summary:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During very cold weather, water thatn enters the accelerator control cable conduit freezes and causes the accelerator cable to develop a high effort or binding condition.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will replace the accelerator control assembly.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 1993

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