CADILLAC UNSPECIFIED 1994: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
| Make : CADILLAC | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1994-04-01 - 1994-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V082000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-05-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-04-24 | Date Added to Database: 1995-05-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 87039 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124 | |
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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. |
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