NHTSA recall 94V-008 (94V008000)

vehicle speed control recall reported January 12, 1994 - about 49,047 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V008000
Also written as: 94V-008
Reported: January 12, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~49,047
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-008 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Century - 1994

Oldsmobile Ciera - 1994

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