Vehicle recall 84V132000 · October 16, 1984
Pontiac 6000, Chevrolet Celebrity and 2 more models
The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. This interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect vehicles and improve the clearance between the accelerator linkage and throttle body casing if needed, at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter multiport fuelinjected V6 engines.system: fuel; throttle linkage.consequences of defect: loss of accelerator control without prior warning couldresult in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V132000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 1984
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 23, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Skylark (1985): 1985
- Chevrolet Celebrity (1985): 1985
- Chevrolet Citation II (1985): 1985
- Pontiac 6000 (1985): 1985
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