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Safety recall · 87V011000

Vehicle speed control Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 9, 1987. It covers about 65,594 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V011000
Reported
Feb 9, 1987
Vehicles
65,594
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Accelerator control cable may contain water which could freeze while vehicle is parked causing travel of accelerator control cable to become restricted when throttle is initially opened.

The risk

Engine speed may not decrease which could result in lossof accelerator control and a crash without prior warning.

The fix

REPLACE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.

Contacts

System: accelerator control cable.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0L 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 Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V011000.
  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
1987 Chevrolet Cavalier243F

Questions

Is the 87V011000 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 87V011000?

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 87V011000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 9, 1987. 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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