NHTSA recall 87V011000
Vehicle speed control
Chevrolet Cavalier
Reported Feb 9, 198765,594 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built May 1, 1986 – Nov 1, 1986
The defect
Accelerator control cable may contain water which could freeze while vehicle IS parked causing travel of accelerator control cable to become restricted when throttle IS initially opened.
The risk
Engine speed may not decrease which could result in lossof accelerator control and a crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Replace accelerator control cable.