BUICK SKYLARK 1985: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V132000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYLARK | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-10-23 | 1984-10-16 | 1984-11-07 |
Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1984-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2130
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8 LITER MULTIPORT FUELINJECTED V6 ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
