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Recall

Buick Century — 94V008000

NHTSA ID
94V008000
Make
Buick
Model
Century
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1994-01-12
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Units Affected
49,047
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Buick Century
Model Years: 1994

1994 Buick Century