1994 BUICK CENTURY RECALL - #94V008000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 BUICK CENTURY |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1993 - 10/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
1/14/1994 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/17/1994 |
| # Affected |
49,047 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM." |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING; FMVSS NO. 214.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.1L L82 ENGINES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE,PLEASE CONTACT BUICK SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CONTACT OLDSMOBILE SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-442-6537. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 BUICK CENTURY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1994 BUICK CENTURY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1994 BUICK CENTURY Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1994 BUICK CENTURY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1994 BUICK CENTURY Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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