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Safety recall · 76V120000

Vehicle speed control Buick, Cadillac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 2, 1976. It covers about 209,562 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V120000
Reported
Aug 2, 1976
Vehicles
209,562
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

General motor campaign no 67c3. Possibility that separated motor mount mayallow motor to lift and rotate, affecting throttle linkage momentarilyincreasing throttle opening possibly to full throttle. (Correct by inspectingand installing restraint cable to preclude throttle interference). Passengervehicle.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V120000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1965 Buick Electra01B
1967 Buick Electra01B
1965 Buick Wildcat01C
1967 Buick Wildcat02D
1970 Cadillac Cadillac11D

Questions

Is the 76V120000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V120000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V120000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 2, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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