Vehicle recall 93V162000 · September 27, 1993
Buick Century and Oldsmobile Cutlass
The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
- Consequence
- Loss of accelerator control may not reduce engine speedto a level anticipated by the driver. Although the vehicle can still be stoppedwith the service brake, loss of accelerator control could result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Replace the cruise control cable.
- Notes
- System: equipment; speed control.vehicle description: passenger cars with 3.1L engines and cruise control.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Buick service center at 1-800-521-7000 or Oldsmobile service centerat 1-800-442-6537. Also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 27, 1993
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 21, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 579
- 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 Century (1994): 1994
- Oldsmobile Cutlass (1994): 1994
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