Vehicle speed controlRecall 87V-011 · 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-011 covers 65,594 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V011000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
REPLACE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.
SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L 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 May 1, 1986 to November 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.