PONTIAC GRAND AM 1985: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | GRAND AM | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-03-07 | 1986-02-21 | 1986-02-26 |
Production Dates: 1984-06-01 - 1985-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 135623
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED "IDLE" POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER 4 CYLINDER ENGINES.
