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Recall 96V-057

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 to 1996 Chevrolet C10 and 13 other models: Vehicle speed control.

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-057
Reported
April 4, 1996
Vehicles affected
379,004 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The fix

Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. Vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles