Pontiac Vehicle Speed Control Recall 92V048000 (22K Vehicles)

The problem

The accelerator cable may have been kinked during vehicle assembly. The kink in the cable can cause either a high effort accelerator cable, sticking accelerator cable, or a broken accelerator cable.

The risk

If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks it canresult in loss of throttle control. If loss of throttle control occurs while thevehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

The fix

Replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

Contacts

System: accelerator control.Vehicle description: passenger car.

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 Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V048000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1992 Pontiac Sunbird	32	4	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1992 Pontiac Sunbird

Questions

Is the 92V048000 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 92V048000?

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 92V048000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 3, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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