1994 Buick Century and Oldsmobile Ciera recall: springs

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 12, 1994. It covers about 49,047 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 49,047
reported: Jan 12, 1994
owners notified: Feb 17, 1994
related complaints: 19

Vehicle speed control: springs

What is wrong: In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.

Recall number 94V008000

Affected vehicles

Buick Century 1994 1994
Oldsmobile Ciera 1994 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about acceleration problems.

1994 Buick Century 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera

Questions about recall 94V008000

Is there a recall on the 1994 Buick Century and Oldsmobile Ciera springs?

Yes. Recall 94V008000, reported on January 12, 1994, covers about 49,047 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 94V008000?

Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.

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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