Vehicle recall 69V031000 · February 28, 1969
Buick Buick, Cadillac Cadillac and 3 more models
The fast idle cam on quadra-jet carburetors can crack and ultimately break apart.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Unexpected loss of throttle control may result in anaccident.
- Remedy
- Install a new improved fast idle cam.
- Notes
- System: fuel; carburetor.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 69V031000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 28, 1969
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 26, 1969
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,966,979
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Buick (1968-1969): 1969, 1968
- Cadillac Cadillac (1968-1969): 1969, 1968
- GMC GMC (1968-1969): 1969, 1968
- Oldsmobile Oldsmobile (1968-1969): 1969, 1968
- Pontiac Pontiac (1968-1969): 1969, 1968
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