ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE MAY CONTAIN WATER WHICH COULD FREEZE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING TRAVEL
— Recall Campaign #87V011000
ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE MAY CONTAIN WATER WHICH COULD FREEZE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING TRAVEL OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE TO BECOME RESTRICTED WHEN THROTTLE IS INITIALLY OPENED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 65,594 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
87V011000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 09, 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 87V011000 |
| Units affected: | 65,594 |
- Description:
- ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE MAY CONTAIN WATER WHICH COULD FREEZE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING TRAVEL OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE TO BECOME RESTRICTED WHEN THROTTLE IS INITIALLY OPENED.
- Consequeces:
- ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES.