1994 BUICK CENTURY RECALL - #94V021000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
DURING ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT CAUSING IT TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT AND/OR BINDING CONDITION IN VERY COLD WEATHER.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 BUICK CENTURY |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1993 - 12/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
2/17/1994 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/4/1994 |
| # Affected |
10,646 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
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| Description |
DURING ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT CAUSING IT TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT AND/OR BINDING CONDITION IN VERY COLD WEATHER. |
| Consequences |
HIGH EFFORT OR BINDING CONDITIONS CAUSE LOSS OF NORMALTHROTTLE CONTROL OR THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL PURGE THE THROTTLE CABLE OF ANY INTERNALLY TRAPPED WATER, IF IT IS PRESENT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES; ACCELERATOR; FLEXIBLE.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 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. 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, SPRINGS
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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