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Chevrolet Corvette Recall 85V029: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 85V029, reported March 19, 1985, 47,081 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V029GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM SOLENOID VALVES MAY MALFUNCTION AT ANY TIME THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED AND CAUSE UNEXPECTED ENGINE ACCELERATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALL AND RELOCATE A NEW CRUISE CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH RPO K34 CRUISE CONTROL. SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Corvette1984