Reported Aug 19, 198319,108 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Oct 1, 1980 – Apr 1, 1983
The defect
Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
The remedy
Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with closed loop quadrajetcarburetors and police car packages.system: power train; accelerator pump lever retaining pin.consequences of defect: vehicle speed would not decrease even after theaccelerator pedal IS no longer depressed. Loss of accelerator control withoutprior warning could result in an accident.note: if the failure occurs before corrective service can be performed, drivershould shift to neutral gear and apply brakes as necessary. Vehicle should bepulled out of traffic and the ignition should be turned off after a completestop.