| Make : CADILLAC | Model : CADILLAC | Year : 1968 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 69V031000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1969-02-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1969-02-28 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2966979 | ||
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Summary:
THE FAST IDLE CAM ON QUADRA-JET CARBURETORS CAN CRACK AND ULTIMATELY BREAK APART. IF THIS OCCURS AND PARTS FALL INTO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, IT COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. |
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Consequence:
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FAST IDLE CAM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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