Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CAVALIER | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950901 - 19950901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V201000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19951019 | Date Received by ODI: 19951023 | Date Added to Database: 19951101 |
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: 360 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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