NHTSA Recall 95V082000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V082000; Date: Apr. 24, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Buick Roadmaster; 1995 Buick Roadmaster; 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1994 Chevrolet Caprice; 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 87,039
Recall Summary:
These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems. " at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; return spring; fmvss no. 124. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Buick at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 1995
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