Recall 94V008000: 1994 Buick Century and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jan 12, 1994
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 49,047vehicles
- Model years
- 1994
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
In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system."
Possible consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: loss of throttle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the secondary throttle return spring.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1994 Buick Century106 complaints
- 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera46 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.