Vehicle speed controlRecall 74V-140 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-140 covers 2,562 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-2.OTHERS N/A.POSSIBILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHROCHESTER 4 BBL.QUADRAJET CARBURETORS MAY HAVE HAD AN INCORRECT FAST IDLE CAMFOLLOWER LEVER INSTALLED.THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE BINDING ON THE SECONDARYTHROTTLE PLATE LOCK OUT LEVER AT THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE AND NOT ALLOW THEENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE.SUCH A CONDITION COULD MAKE A VEHICLE DIFFICULT TOCONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING CARBURETOR FOUND WITH ANINCORRECT LEVER.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.