Vehicle recall 86V030000 · February 21, 1986
Oldsmobile Calais, Pontiac Grand AM and 1 more model
The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- System: throttle return spring. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 21, 1986
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 7, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 135,623
- 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 Regal (1985): 1985
- Oldsmobile Calais (1985): 1985
- Pontiac Grand AM (1985): 1985
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