Reported Jan 3, 198279,686 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1981 – Nov 1, 1981
The defect
Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
The remedy
Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.7 V8 engines.system: fuel; throttle valve.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: if throttle sticking occurs before the vehicle has received the necessarymodifications, the driver should shift the transmission to neutral, apply theservice brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, the ignition should beturned off and the nearest dealership should be called for assistance.