1986 GMC GENERAL RECALL - #86V130000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 GMC GENERAL |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1986 - 5/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
9/24/1986 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/3/1986 |
| # Affected |
241 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE RETURN SPRING(S). |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6-71 DETROIT DIESELENGINES. |
| See also |
1986 GMC GENERAL Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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