Recall 94V-021: 1994 Buick Century

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Jan 8, 1994, covering about 10,646 vehicles.

NHTSA number
94V-021
Report date
Jan 8, 1994
Vehicles affected
10,646
Owners notified
Feb 4, 1994

The problem

During assembly, water may have entered the accelerator control cable conduit causing it to develop a high effort and/or binding condition in very cold weather.

The risk

High effort or binding conditions cause loss of normalthrottle control or the throttle may not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.

The fix

The dealer will purge the throttle cable of any internally trapped water, if it is present.

Notes

System: fuel; throttle linkages; accelerator; flexible.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact buick service center at 1-800-521-7300. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentVehicle Speed Control › Cables
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number94V021000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Century1994All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 94V-021?

During assembly, water may have entered the accelerator control cable conduit causing it to develop a high effort and/or binding condition in very cold weather.

How is recall 94V-021 fixed?

The dealer will purge the throttle cable of any internally trapped water, if it is present.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.