Vehicle speed controlRecall 92V-187 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-187 covers 6,656 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6,6564 models
ReportedDec 28, 1992Owners notified Jan 29, 1993
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A MANUFACTURING CONDITION IN THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTOR (TBI) UNIT MIGHT OCCUR TO ALLOW THE THROTTLE CAM LEVER TO DISENGAGE FROM THE THROTTLE DRIVE SHAFT.

The risk

IF THE THROTTLE CAM LEVER DISENGAGES FROM THE THROTTLEDRIVE SHAFT, THE ENGINE COULD GO TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.THIS LOSS OF VEHICLE ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE THROTTLE DRIVE COVER ASSEMBLY.

SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH 6.0 LITER ENGINES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.