Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 84V-132 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 84V-132 covers 2,130 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1984 to September 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.