NHTSA recall 88V080000
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Buick Electra and 3 more
Reported May 16, 198835,057 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Apr 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1987
The defect
Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.
The risk
This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal IS released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.
The remedy
Replace accelerator cable.