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Safety recall · 88V080000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 16, 1988. It covers about 35,057 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V080000
Reported
May 16, 1988
Vehicles
35,057
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.

The risk

This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.

The fix

REPLACE ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Contacts

System: accelerator cable.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 88V080000.
  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 Buick Electra43F
1987 Oldsmobile 88212F
1987 Oldsmobile 98154F
1987 Pontiac Bonneville234D

Questions

Is the 88V080000 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 88V080000?

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 88V080000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 16, 1988. 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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