Vehicle recall 86V130000 · September 19, 1986
GMC Brigadier and General
The throttle return spring assembly may fail and prevent 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 and prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. Consequence of defect: engine speed would not decrease; loss of accelerator control could result in a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Replace accelerator linkage return spring(s).
- Notes
- System: throttle return spring. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 6-71 detroit dieselengines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V130000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 1986
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 3, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 241
- 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.
- GMC Brigadier (1986): 1986
- GMC General (1986): 1986
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