Recall 86V030000: 1985 Buick Regal and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 21, 1986

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

135,623vehicles

Model years

1985

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 throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. Consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning.

Remedy

Replace throttle return spring.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Buick Regal9 complaints
• 1985 Oldsmobile Calais3 complaints
• 1985 Pontiac Grand AM4 complaints