BUICK SKYLARK 1985: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
| Make : BUICK | Model : SKYLARK | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-08-01 - 1984-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V132000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-10-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-10-16 | Date Added to Database: 1984-11-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors LLC | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2130 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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