Vehicle recall 93V164000 · October 1, 1993

Cadillac Eldorado and Seville

The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.
Consequence: The disengaged throttle cable can interfere with thethrottle cam mechanism, resulting in the throttle sticking in either the openposition or closed position. When the throttle sticks in the open position,unwanted vehicle acceleration will occur which may cause an accident.
Remedy: Inspect throttle cables to ensure the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a cable tie strap to secure the cable in its correct seat.
Notes: System: fuel; throttle linkages and controls.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicles 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 Cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V164000
Reported to NHTSA: October 1, 1993
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 15, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,545
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control

Recall 93V164000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Cadillac Eldorado (1994): 1994
Cadillac Seville (1994): 1994

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