Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 86V-130 · GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 86V-130 covers 241 GMC vehicles for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V130000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
REPLACE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE RETURN SPRING(S).
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6-71 DETROIT DIESELENGINES.
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 February 1, 1986 to May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.