Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 86V-030 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-030 covers 135,623 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER 4 CYLINDER ENGINES.
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 June 1, 1984 to April 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.