NHTSA recall 95V-201 (95V201000)

vehicle speed control recall reported October 23, 1995 - about 360 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V201000
Also written as: 95V-201
Reported: October 23, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~360
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, STICKING ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE STICKS OR BREAKS, UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND/OR LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-201 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1996

Pontiac Sunfire - 1996

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