1985 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS 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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS |
|
| 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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1985 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1985 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS Recall for STRUCTURE
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jul 25, 2000 - 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
|
|