Recall 95V-201
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 other model: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-201
- Reported
- October 23, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 360 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable, or a broken accelerator control cable.
The risk
If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and/or loss of throttle control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-[removed] or chevrolet at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cavalier 1996
- Pontiac Sunfire 1996