OLDSMOBILE UNSPECIFIED 1968: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 69V031000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OLDSMOBILE | UNSPECIFIED | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1969-02-26 | 1969-02-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2966979
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FAST IDLE CAM.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
