NHTSA Recall 94V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V008000; Date: Jan. 12, 1994
Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Buick Century; 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 49,047
Recall Summary:
In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control return spring; fmvss no. 214. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3. 1l l82 engines. 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 Buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or contact Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 17, 1994
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