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Safety recall · 86V030000

Vehicle speed control: springs Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 21, 1986. It covers about 135,623 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
86V030000
Reported
Feb 21, 1986
Vehicles
135,623
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. Consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning.

The fix

REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

Contacts

System: throttle return spring. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5 Liter 4 cylinder engines.

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, Oldsmobile, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V030000.
  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
1985 Buick Regal129C
1985 Oldsmobile Calais45C
1985 Pontiac Grand AM45A

Questions

Is the 86V030000 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 86V030000?

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 86V030000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 21, 1986. 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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