NHTSA recall 86V030000
Vehicle speed control › Springs
Buick Regal and 2 more
Reported Feb 21, 1986135,623 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jun 1, 1984 – Apr 1, 1985
The defect
The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal IS released. consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning.
The remedy
Replace throttle return spring.