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Buick Regal Recall 86V030: Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

NHTSA campaign 86V030, reported February 21, 1986, 135,623 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V030GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Problem
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER 4 CYLINDER ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Buick Regal1985
Oldsmobile Calais1985
Pontiac Grand AM1985