Recall 69V031000: 1968–1969 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile and 4 other models

Report received

Feb 28, 1969

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

2,966,979vehicles

Model years

1968–1969

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The fast idle cam on quadra-jet carburetors can crack and ultimately break apart. If this occurs and parts fall into the throttle linkage, it could cause the throttle to stick in a partially open position.

Possible consequence

Unexpected loss of throttle control may result in anaccident.

Remedy

Install a new improved fast idle cam.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1968 Buick Buick0 complaints
• 1969 Buick Buick0 complaints
• 1968 Cadillac Cadillac0 complaints
• 1969 Cadillac Cadillac0 complaints
• 1968 GMC GMC0 complaints
• 1969 GMC GMC0 complaints
• 1968 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile0 complaints
• 1969 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile0 complaints
• 1968 Pontiac Pontiac0 complaints
• 1969 Pontiac Pontiac0 complaints