1992-1993 Pontiac Sunbird recall: vehicle speed control

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 22, 1993. It covers about 108,898 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 108,898
reported: Nov 22, 1993
owners notified: Dec 8, 1993
related complaints: 9

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During very cold weather, water thatn enters the accelerator control cable conduit freezes and causes the accelerator cable to develop a high effort or binding condition.
Risk: If this occurs, loss of normal throttle control can result, or the throttle will not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released, causing possible loss of control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator control assembly.

Recall number 93V190000

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Sunbird 1992-1993 1992 1993

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about acceleration problems.

1992 Pontiac Sunbird 1993 Pontiac Sunbird

Questions about recall 93V190000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1993 Pontiac Sunbird vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 93V190000, reported on November 22, 1993, covers about 108,898 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V190000?

Dealers will replace the accelerator control assembly.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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