The problem
The throttle may jam and may not return to the closed position. This problem is due to the omission, during assembly, of a nut on the cruise control rod which limits travel in the throttle mechanism.
The fix
Vehicles will have the missing nut added to the cruise control rod without charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8 Liter v-6 engines andcruise control.System: fuel system; cruise control rod.Consequences of defect: if throttle jamming occurs, the vehicle will not slowwhen the driver removes his foot from the accelerator pedal. Loss of vehiclecontrol, without warning, could result in an accident.Note: owners are cautioned to handle a throttle jam by shifting to neutral andbringing the vehicle to a stop out of the line of traffic.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V118000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.