NHTSA recall 93V-164 (93V164000)

vehicle speed control recall reported October 1, 1993 - about 8,545 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V164000
Also written as: 93V-164
Reported: October 1, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~8,545
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE RETAINING BRACKET.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-164 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Cadillac Eldorado - 1994

Cadillac Seville - 1994

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.