NHTSA Recall # | 19226 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 93V164000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | ELDORADO |
Model Year | 1994 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Date of notification | 15/10/93 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/93 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/08/93 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/10/93 |
Report created | 25/10/93 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8545 |
Defect summary | The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket. |
Consequence summary | The disengaged throttle cable can interfere with thethrottle cam mechanism, resulting in the throttle sticking in either the openposition or closed position. When the throttle sticks in the open position,unwanted vehicle acceleration will occur which may cause an accident. |
Corrective action | Inspect throttle cables to ensure the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a cable tie strap to secure the cable in its correct seat. |
Recall notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and controls. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicles is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration at 1-800-424-9393. |