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Chevrolet Cavalier Recall 87V011: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 87V011, reported February 9, 1987, 65,594 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE MAY CONTAIN WATER WHICH COULD FREEZE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING TRAVEL OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE TO BECOME RESTRICTED WHEN THROTTLE IS INITIALLY OPENED.
Risk
ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cavalier1987