| Make : CADILLAC | Model : SEVILLE | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19830801 - 19880201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V102000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890720 | Date Received by ODI: 19890616 | Date Added to Database: 19890725 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1755897 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF). |
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Consequence:
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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