| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : K20 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19861201 - 19870301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V125000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870831 | Date Received by ODI: 19870810 | Date Added to Database: 19870817 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8893 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE. |
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Consequence:
ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATORCONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A CLAMP AROUND THE LOCK TAB OF CRUISE CONTROL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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