UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL
— Recall Campaign #82V012000
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 79,686 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82V012000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 03, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82V012000 |
| Units affected: | 79,686 |
- Description:
- UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.7 V8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF THROTTLE STICKING OCCURS BEFORE THE VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED THE NECESSARYMODIFICATIONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL, APPLY THESERVICE BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP, THE IGNITION SHOULD BETURNED OFF AND THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE.
Affects the following:
- 1982 BUICK ELECTRA
- 1982 BUICK LESABRE
- 1982 BUICK REGAL
- 1982 BUICK RIVIERA
- 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE
- 1982 CADILLAC ELDORADO
- 1982 CADILLAC SEVILLE
- 1982 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
- 1982 CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 1982 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 1982 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88
- 1982 OLDSMOBILE 98
- 1982 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
- 1982 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
- 1982 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
- 1982 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX