1985 BUICK REGAL RECALL - #86V030000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 BUICK REGAL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1984 - 4/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
2/26/1986 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/7/1986 |
| # Affected |
135,623 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER 4 CYLINDER ENGINES. |
| See also |
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for STRUCTURE
1985 BUICK REGAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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