Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 87V-125 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-125 covers 8,893 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE.
The risk
ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATORCONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL A CLAMP AROUND THE LOCK TAB OF CRUISE CONTROL.
SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROLVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH CRUISE CONTROL.
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 December 1, 1986 to March 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.