NHTSA recall 86V036000
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Cadillac Fleetwood
Reported Mar 6, 19868,667 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Jan 1, 1986 – Feb 1, 1986
The defect
A wiring harness located under the instrument panel may not have been properly secured in its retainer and could interfere with the accelerator lever. consequence of defect: this could prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal IS released, and result in loss of accelerator control and a possible vehicle crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Secure wiring in its retainer.