1988 BUICK LESABRE RECALL - #89V102000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 BUICK LESABRE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1983 - 2/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
7/25/1989 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/1989 |
| # Affected |
1,755,897 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF). |
| Consequences |
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ANDCERTAIN GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES. |
| See also |
1988 BUICK LESABRE Recall for SEAT BELTS
1988 BUICK LESABRE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Comments
9/7/2016 - Frank Johns
2003 Buick Lesabre 3.8. Vehicle speed up on its own with cruise on or off.