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Safety recall · 89V102000

Vehicle speed control Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 16, 1989. It covers about 1,755,897 vehicles across 54 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
89V102000
Reported
Jun 16, 1989
Vehicles
1,755,897
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

The risk

Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

The fix

Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

Contacts

System: cruise control.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel 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, Cadillac, Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V102000.
  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

Questions

Is the 89V102000 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 89V102000?

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 89V102000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 16, 1989. 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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