Defect 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.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 90V138000. Text as published by NHTSA.