NHTSA recall 93V-190 (93V190000)

vehicle speed control recall reported November 22, 1993 - about 108,898 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V190000
Also written as: 93V-190
Reported: November 22, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~108,898
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VERY COLD WEATHER, WATER THATN ENTERS THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT FREEZES AND CAUSES THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT OR BINDING CONDITION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS, LOSS OF NORMAL THROTTLE CONTROL CAN RESULT, OR THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-190 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Pontiac Sunbird - 1992, 1993

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

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