Vehicle recall 90V138000 · August 9, 1990
1988-1989 Renault Medallion
Loss of retention of an integral over-travel spring on throttle cable could cause spring dislocation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Loss of retention of an integral over-travel spring on throttle cable could cause spring dislocation.
- Consequence
- A dislocated spring can cause increased idle positionthrottle opening and higher than normal idle speed.
- Remedy
- Replace throttle cables with cables designed to provide positive retention of the over-travel spring.
- Notes
- System: throttle cable.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: parts are scheduled to be available at authorized dealers on nov. 1, 1990.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 9, 1990
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 3, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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.
- Renault Medallion (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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