1985 PONTIAC 6000 RECALL - #84V132000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 PONTIAC 6000 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 9/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
11/7/1984 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/23/1984 |
| # Affected |
2,130 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8 LITER MULTIPORT FUELINJECTED V6 ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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